About This Program
The goal of this program is to increase knowledge of best practices and evidence-based care for children ages birth to 8 with developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Developmental delay
- Disruptive behavior
- Dysregulation
- Intellectual disability
- Special education
- Trauma/adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Participants are expected to submit de-identified patient cases for group discussion and expert consultation.
Hub Team
Amie Bettencourt, PhD, MS
Mallory Finn Legg, Esq.
Who Should Participate?
Medical providers (MD, DO, NP, PA), psychologists, social workers, early childhood mental health consultants and early childhood professionals.
Eligibility
Professionals who work on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland (Wicomico, Dorchester, Worchester and Somerset counties).
Commitment
10 ECHO sessions held virtually
Second Tuesday of each month, beginning September 13, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 PM 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.
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.
Target Audience
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 participant 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 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.
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.
Policy on Speaker and Provider Discourse
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 that will identify and resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.
Schedule
- September 13, 2022 Update on the Behavioral Health Crisis in the U.S.
- October 11, 2022 Considerations in ADHD Medication Management
- November 8, 2022 CPS Referrals – Indications, Implications, Benefits
- December 13, 2022 Trauma vs. PTSD – When and What to Treat?
- January 10, 2023 Audience Choice – Topic TBD
- February 14, 2023 Outcomes of Early Childhood Behavioral Disorders
- March 14, 2023 Intra Uterine Substance Use: Developmental and Behavioral Outcomes
- April 11, 2023 Understanding Childhood Anxiety
- May 9, 2023 Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder – When it isn’t Autism
- June 13, 2023 Audience Choice – Topic TBD