About This Program
This activity is designed to create a learning community for pediatric primary care providers and allied health professionals who provide care to military-connected children. It will address the diagnosis, management, and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions in children ages 0-8, with an emphasis on the unique needs of military children and their families.
Topics include but are not limited to: Assessment and management of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Anxiety, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Participants are expected to submit de-identified patient cases for group discussion and expert consultation.
Hub Team
Andrea Israel, PhD
Mallory Finn Legg, Esq.
Nadia Zaim, MD
Who Should Participate?
Military and civilian medical providers (MD, DO, NP, PA), psychologists, early childhood mental health consultants, and early childhood specialists who work with military children.
Eligibility
Military and civilian professionals who work with military children and their families
Commitment
Military Children ECHO: Primary Care Management of Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood
10 ECHO sessions held virtually
Second and fourth (and occasional fifth), Mondays, beginning January 22, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ET
Military Children ECHO: Interprofessional Care for Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood
10 ECHO sessions held virtually
First and third (and occasional fifth), Mondays, beginning January 29, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ET
Pre- and Post-Test
This series will include a pre- and post-test that will be used to understand its effectiveness and for program evaluation.
Those interested in earning ABP MOC Part 2 credits through their participation must complete the post-test questions with a passing score of 75% within 3 attempts.
Schedule
Military Children ECHO: Primary Care Management of Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood
- January 22: Systems, Resources, and Programs Supporting Military Children
- February 12: Overview of Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Disorders
- February 26: Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Definition and Screening
- March 11: Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Diagnosis and Management
- March 25: Natural History of Aggression
- April 8: Stimulants for Preschoolers with ADHD
- April 22: Non-Stimulants for Preschoolers with ADHD
- April 29*: Assessment of Anxiety
- May 13: Office Based Interventions for Children with Anxiety and ADHD
- June 10: Medication Management of Anxiety in Young Children
*5th Monday
Military Children ECHO: Interprofessional Care for Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood
- January 29*: Military Child Considerations and Resources
- February 5: Disruptive Behavior in Early Childhood
- March 4: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Presenting Symptoms
- March 18: Behavior Management of Disruptive Behavior and ADHD in Early Childhood
- April 1: Aggression: What is Normal?
- April 15: Behavioral and Medical Management of Sleep Disruption in Early Childhood
- May 6: Presentation and Symptoms of Anxiety in Early Childhood
- May 20: Behavioral Management of Anxiety
- June 3: Not Quite Autism – Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder
- June 17: Developmental Coordination Disorder
*5th Monday
Continuing Education Credit Information
Description
This activity is designed to create a learning community for pediatric primary care providers and allied health professionals. It will address the diagnosis, management, and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions in children ages 0-8. The program’s infrastructure is built on the “hub and spokes” design known as the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model. Each ECHO session includes case-based learning and didactic instruction in an “all teach, all learn” environment.
Who Should Attend
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, early childhood mental health consultants, early intervention specialists, and early childhood professionals.
Objectives
After attending this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- Recognize the prevalence and comorbidity of developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in children ages 0-8.
- Identify children at risk for developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
- Utilize evidence-based practices in the management of developmental, behavioral, and mental health disorders.
- Identify resources to address developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns in young children.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live teleconference activity for a maximum of 156 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Policy on Presenter and Provider Disclosure
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place to identify and mitigate relevant conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.
ABP MOC Statement
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 156 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Other Credits
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistance (NCCPA) PAs may claim a maximum of 156 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is authorized by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a provider of continuing education. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program. A certificate for 156 CEUs will be awarded upon completion of this live teleconferencing activity.
The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that this program meets the criteria for 156 credit hours of Category 1 or 15.6 CEUs of continuing education for social workers licensed in Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
In Partnership With
The Center for Deployment Psychology, a Center of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Contact
For more information, contact KKI-NECT@KennedyKrieger.org.