2023 Pediatric Rx, Module 4- The Use of Biologics
1.0 NAPNAP Pharmacology Contact Hour. This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. This continuing education activity rate is $10 for NAPNAP Members. For non- members, this continuing education activity rate is $20. This course will review the definition and regulation of the use of biologic agents in children and adolescents.
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 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 1.0 is pharmacology.
IMPORTANT: This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. You must be logged in using your NAPNAP Username and Password to be recognized as a Member of NAPNAP. If you are a current member of NAPNAP, and you are being asked to purchase this activity at the Non-Member rate, please contact the NAPNAP National Office at (877) 662-7627 to request assistance prior to entering any payment information.
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Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the definition and regulation of biologics in children and adolescents, including plasma-derived therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic recombinant human proteins.
- Review the use of biologics for selected pediatric disorders.
- Discuss safety concerns when children and adolescents are prescribed biologics.
Teri Moser Woo, PhD, CPNP-PC, CNL, FAANP: Professor and Director of Nursing, Saint Martin’s University; PNP, Pediatric Urgent Care for Woodcreek Pediatrics, Puyallup, Wash.
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Dr. Moser Woo has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours