COVID-19: Shining a Light on Pediatric Issues 2021 Update
Introduction
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 1.5 NAPNAP contact hour, of which 0 is pharmacology.
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This presentation was supported by an education grant from Pfizer.
Keywords: COVID-19, coronavirus
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
- Identify reported symptoms that may be present in children with COVID-19, recognize appropriate COVID-19 testing parameters and procedures for children.
- Recommend appropriate measures for caring for children with COVID-19, including treatment of symptoms.
- Distinguish signs that may indicate a need to seek emergency care for children with COVID-19.
- Prepare families with measures to reduce the risk of infection spread, mitigate adverse health effects in high-risk children, and to promote general health through preventive care.
- Identify strategies to help parents to help minimize their child’s concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Identify key measures to enhance the quality of telemedicine encounters, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and maximize reimbursement in light of COVID-19.
Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP
Dawn Garzon Maaks, PhD, CPNP, PNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP
FACULTY DISCLOSURES:
The faculty members have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
This presentation was supported by an education grant from Pfizer.
Available Credit
- 1.50 Contact hours