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 in Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties).
Commitment
17 ECHO Sessions held virtually
First and third Tuesdays of each month, beginning September 20, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Registration
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
- September 20, 2022 Overview and Etiology of Developmental, Behavioral and Emotional Comorbidities
- October 4, 2022 Social-Emotional and Behavioral Health Crisis and the COVID Pandemic
- October 18, 2022 Mental Health and Disruptive Behavior: Anxiety
- November 1, 2022 Developmental Causes: Developmental Delay
- November 15, 2022 ACEs and Trauma in Early Childhood
- December 6, 2022 Communication Disorders
- January 3, 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder – Differential Diagnosis
- January 17, 2023 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Differential Diagnosis
- February 7, 2023 Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation in Early Childhood
- February 21, 2023 Behavioral Strategies for Addressing Disruptive Behavior Problems
- March 7, 2023 Considerations in the Management of ADHD
- March 21, 2023 Behavioral Strategies in the Classroom
- April 4, 2023 Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) for Early Childhood
- April 18, 2023 Behavioral and Medical Approaches to Address Sleep Problems in Young Children
- May 2, 2023 Management of Anxiety Disorders in Young Children
- May 16, 2023 Outcomes of Speech and Language Disorders
- June 6, 2023 Audience Choice – Topic TBD
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.
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 activity.
The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that this program meets the criteria for 156 credit hours of Category 1 or 156 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.
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.