Full Course: 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for CME / CEU / CPD
Short Course: 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for CME / CEU / CPD
Course(s) are appropriate for: Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Internists, General Practitioners, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants (PA-C's)
Series 6 (AD6) Topics Include: Series 6 (AD6) Topics Include: Marijuana and the Adolescent, Assessment of Eating Disorders in Adolescents, Supplements Used by Young Athletes, Manage Heavy Uterine Bleeding in a Teenager, Treatment/Evaluation of Chronic Pelvic Pain, and more.
To view topic outline of the full or short course, select the Course Type (Full or Short) below:
Full Course:
AD6
Full Course Price:
$580
Short Course:
AD6A, AD6B
Short Course Price:
$485
Format:
Available in Audio format.
Course Topics
E-Cigarettes/Marijuana
Differentiate characteristics of traditional combustible cigarettes from those of electronic cigarettes; Identify various electronic nicotine delivery systems and their components; Compare types of cannabinoids and forms of marijuana; Recognize risk factors and signs of cannabis use disorder; Inform patients about medical and recreational marijuana laws.
QUALIFIES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Issues in Child and Adolescent Development
Identify children who are at high risk for elopement; Equip parents with resources that can help them prevent elopement of their children; Facilitate coordination between families, communities, educators, and emergency services to ensure safe recovery of children who have eloped; Recognize behaviors associated with pathologic gaming or video game addiction; Create a rehabilitation plan for children with video game addiction.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders
Differentiate among types of eating disorders based on the presenting symptoms; Identify common medical and psychological factors in patients with eating disorders; Perform a biopsychosocial evaluation in patients suspected of having an eating disorder; Create a comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plan for patients with eating disorders; Implement validated medical and psychological treatments in patients with eating disorders.
Childhood Depression/Marijuana Use
Identify the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders in children; Recognize the clinical presentation of depression in each pediatric age group; Optimize treatment in children with major depressive disorder; Explain the position of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the use of medical marijuana in children; Use age-appropriate strategies to help children understand the health risks associated with marijuana use.
Herbal Medicine/Nutritional Supplements
Describe the adverse effects of commonly used herbs and supplements; Perform evidence-based assessments of the efficacy of many herbs and supplements; List the nutritional supplements most commonly used by young athletes to improve performance; Advise against the use of supplements that are unlikely to improve athletic performance or that may cause harm; Recommend appropriate nutritional supplements for patients with underlying medical conditions.
Syncope/Cardiac Problems
Distinguish cardiac causes of syncope from other etiologies; Perform appropriate testing to determine the origin of syncope; List critical components of screening for potential causes of sudden cardiac death; Recognize cardiac conditions that can result in sudden death in young athletes; Assess the effectiveness of preparticipation sports examination in young athletes.
Adolescent Gynecology/Mental Health
Diagnose abnormal uterine bleeding; Manage a teenage patient with heavy uterine bleeding; Recognize indications for pelvic examination or hospitalization in adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding; Distinguish between premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation; Guide a patient who is using crisis survival skills to manage premenstrual dysphoric disorder or premenstrual exacerbation.
Chronic Joint Pain/Evaluation of Limp
Evaluate laboratory findings to determine the cause of chronic joint pain in children; Recognize history and physical findings associated with various causes of chronic joint pain in children; Optimize the treatment of children with joint pain; Identify fractures and other conditions that cause limping in children and adolescent boys and girls; Select appropriate laboratory testing and imaging modalities for children who present with a limp.
Zika Virus Infection/Pelvic Pain
List the structural and nonstructural findings associated with in utero exposure to the Zika virus; Assess an infant with potential in utero exposure to the Zika virus; Define chronic pelvic pain; Describe the steps in evaluating patients with chronic pelvic pain; Treat adolescent girls with chronic pelvic pain.
Developmental Screening/Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Integrate the findings of developmental screening tools with clinical observations and parental concerns; Use a parent-centered approach when discussing potential developmental issues in children; Recognize risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in children; Start pharmacologic treatment in pediatric patients with obesity; Choose the optimal time to refer adolescent patients for bariatric surgery.
Additional Information
Additional Continuing Medical Education options available:
If you have taken the current Adolescent Medicine CME / CPD Review listed above or if you are seeking additional credits, please visit: Medical Courses Coming Soon. There you will find abbreviated listings of additional courses available related to this specialty and courses that are soon to be released.
Adolescent Medicine Seminar CME / CPD
Full Course: 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for CME / CEU / CPD
Short Course: 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for CME / CEU / CPD
Course(s) are appropriate for: Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Internists, General Practitioners, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants (PA-C's)
Series 6 (AD6) Topics Include: Series 6 (AD6) Topics Include: Marijuana and the Adolescent, Assessment of Eating Disorders in Adolescents, Supplements Used by Young Athletes, Manage Heavy Uterine Bleeding in a Teenager, Treatment/Evaluation of Chronic Pelvic Pain, and more.
To view topic outline of the full or short course, select the Course Type (Full or Short) below:
Course Topics
E-Cigarettes/Marijuana
Differentiate characteristics of traditional combustible cigarettes from those of electronic cigarettes; Identify various electronic nicotine delivery systems and their components; Compare types of cannabinoids and forms of marijuana; Recognize risk factors and signs of cannabis use disorder; Inform patients about medical and recreational marijuana laws.
QUALIFIES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Issues in Child and Adolescent Development
Identify children who are at high risk for elopement; Equip parents with resources that can help them prevent elopement of their children; Facilitate coordination between families, communities, educators, and emergency services to ensure safe recovery of children who have eloped; Recognize behaviors associated with pathologic gaming or video game addiction; Create a rehabilitation plan for children with video game addiction.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders
Differentiate among types of eating disorders based on the presenting symptoms; Identify common medical and psychological factors in patients with eating disorders; Perform a biopsychosocial evaluation in patients suspected of having an eating disorder; Create a comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plan for patients with eating disorders; Implement validated medical and psychological treatments in patients with eating disorders.
Childhood Depression/Marijuana Use
Identify the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders in children; Recognize the clinical presentation of depression in each pediatric age group; Optimize treatment in children with major depressive disorder; Explain the position of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the use of medical marijuana in children; Use age-appropriate strategies to help children understand the health risks associated with marijuana use.
Herbal Medicine/Nutritional Supplements
Describe the adverse effects of commonly used herbs and supplements; Perform evidence-based assessments of the efficacy of many herbs and supplements; List the nutritional supplements most commonly used by young athletes to improve performance; Advise against the use of supplements that are unlikely to improve athletic performance or that may cause harm; Recommend appropriate nutritional supplements for patients with underlying medical conditions.
Syncope/Cardiac Problems
Distinguish cardiac causes of syncope from other etiologies; Perform appropriate testing to determine the origin of syncope; List critical components of screening for potential causes of sudden cardiac death; Recognize cardiac conditions that can result in sudden death in young athletes; Assess the effectiveness of preparticipation sports examination in young athletes.
Adolescent Gynecology/Mental Health
Diagnose abnormal uterine bleeding; Manage a teenage patient with heavy uterine bleeding; Recognize indications for pelvic examination or hospitalization in adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding; Distinguish between premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation; Guide a patient who is using crisis survival skills to manage premenstrual dysphoric disorder or premenstrual exacerbation.
Chronic Joint Pain/Evaluation of Limp
Evaluate laboratory findings to determine the cause of chronic joint pain in children; Recognize history and physical findings associated with various causes of chronic joint pain in children; Optimize the treatment of children with joint pain; Identify fractures and other conditions that cause limping in children and adolescent boys and girls; Select appropriate laboratory testing and imaging modalities for children who present with a limp.
Zika Virus Infection/Pelvic Pain
List the structural and nonstructural findings associated with in utero exposure to the Zika virus; Assess an infant with potential in utero exposure to the Zika virus; Define chronic pelvic pain; Describe the steps in evaluating patients with chronic pelvic pain; Treat adolescent girls with chronic pelvic pain.
Developmental Screening/Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Integrate the findings of developmental screening tools with clinical observations and parental concerns; Use a parent-centered approach when discussing potential developmental issues in children; Recognize risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in children; Start pharmacologic treatment in pediatric patients with obesity; Choose the optimal time to refer adolescent patients for bariatric surgery.
Additional Information
Additional Continuing Medical Education options available:
Other courses of interest may include: Pediatrics, Family Practice, Psychology, and Psychiatry