COVID-19 Considerations in High-risk Pediatric Populations

0.5 NAPNAP Contact Hour. This continuing education activity is offered free to NAPNAP Members and for non- members. 

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Copyright © 2026 by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. all rights reserved. 

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hour.

This presentation is supported by an independent medical education grant from Pfizer.
 

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to: 

  • Identify various unique populations that present in outpatient settings and are in need of access to COVID-19 prevention and prompt treatment.
  • Follow a case of a high-risk patients as their health progresses across the care continuum, from primary care presentation to urgent care/emergency department to in-patient intensive care and through to outpatient follow up care.
  • Prescribe appropriate treatment to prevent negative outcomes from COVID-19 illness in children with high-risk health conditions.
  • Address unique health care access issues present today, including vaccine and treatment coverage, lack of vaccine availability, finding a vaccine source, and advocating for patients that require high-risk attention. 

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Contact hours
Course opens: 
04/16/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Meara Henley, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

Michael A. Maymi, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN

Faculty Disclosures

Meara Henley has no relevant financial disclosures.
Michael Maymi has no relevant financial disclosures.

This presentation is supported by an independent medical education grant from Pfizer.

 

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hour.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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