2024 APR CCSS: Evidence-Based and Promising Practices in Pediatric Care for Military Children and Youth

April 4, 2024

Health professionals who care for military children and youth must be cognizant of the unique and evolving health challenges facing this vulnerable group. Join military and civilian experts for a series of interdisciplinary discussions designed to improve critical competencies in areas such as diagnosing ADHD and autism, identifying mental health care gaps and effective interventions, and navigating problematic technology use among children and adolescents.

Program Description 

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS) events are designed to address the professional practice gaps of our learners to improve the care that our health care professionals deliver. This continuing education (CE)/continuing medical education (CME) event is conducted to achieve results that reflect a change in skills, competence, and performance of the health care team, and patient outcomes. Collaboration occurs with the Department of Defense, several government agencies, and other civilian experts for recruitment of academic subject matter experts (SMEs), clinicians, and researchers to present on current promising, evidence-based research and best practices, thus enhancing the overall educational experience. Participants are expected to apply what they learned in providing patient care individually and collaboratively as a team towards improved patient outcomes.

Program Overview

This event will explore the evidence-based practices in the care of the pediatric patient through educational content created by military and civilian Subject Matter Experts specializing in bioethics, research, healthcare, and academia. Each session is designed to refine the quality of care, achieve the best outcomes, and improve population health in children and youth. Attending this continuing education opportunity will advance the practice, skills, and knowledge of the pediatric care provider in service to children and youth engaged in the military and civilian healthcare and education systems.

Target Audience

  • 6.50 Athletic Trainers (BOC)
  • 6.50 Case Managers (CCMC)
  • 6.50 Certified Counselors (NBCC)
  • 6.50 Dentists/Hygienists/Techs (ADA)
  • 6.50 Dieticians/Techs (CDR)
  • 1.00 Healthcare Executives (ACHE)1
  • 6.50 Healthcare Team Members (IPCE)
  • 6.50 Kinesiotherapists (COPSKT)
  • 6.50 Medical Professionals (ACCME Non-Physician)
  • 6.50 Nurses (ANCC)
  • 6.50 Occupational Therapists/ Assistants (AOTA)
  • 6.50 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)
  • 6.50 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
  • 6.50 Pharmacists/Techs (ACPE)
  • 6.50 Physicians (ACCME)
  • 6.50 Psychologists (APA)
  • 4.00 Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ASHA)2
  • 6.50 Social Workers (ASWB)

1  Credit available for Session 04 only.
2  Credit unavailable for Session 02 and Session 03.

 

A certificate of attendance is available for all sessions and may be used to receive CE credit for other health professions.
 

Resource Lists (All Sessions)

Course summary
Course opens: 
03/04/2024
Course expires: 
04/18/2024
Event starts: 
04/04/2024 - 8:55am EDT
Event ends: 
04/04/2024 - 5:30pm EDT

Thursday, April 4, 2024

 

 

Moderator

Army Col Joseph May, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C.
Chief, Department of Pediatrics, WRNMMC
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, USUHS
Bethesda, MD

0855 – 0900

Welcome Remarks

Lolita T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.
Division Chief, Leadership Education Analysis Development Sustainment Division
Academic Superintendent, Continuing Education Program Office, J-7, Education and Training Directorate, Defense Health Agency
Falls Church, VA

0900 – 0910

Opening Remarks

Gregory Leskin, Ph.D.
Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children & Academy on Child Traumatic Stress
UCLA/Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress
Los Angeles, CA

0910 – 1010

S01: Overdiagnosis or Underdiagnosis? Considerations for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD and Autism

Understand the contributing factors and possible consequences of over-diagnosis and under-diagnosis of ADHD and ASD, and best practices for avoiding these pitfalls.

Jennifer A. Ulbricht, Ph.D.
Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team
Medical Affairs
DHA
Falls Church, VA

1010 – 1020Break
1020 – 1120

S02: Or At Least Do No Harm: The Complexities of Pediatric Healthcare Ethics

Examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of issues related to physician-patient interactions, given normative assumptions about these interactions, and uncover communication strategies for emotionally charged situations.

Theophil A. Stokes, M.D.
Medical Director, Neonatology Howard University Hospital
Associate Chief, Division of Regional Hospital Based Specialties, Children’s National Hospital
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, The George Washington University School of Medicine, and Health Sciences
Washington, DC
1120 – 1130Break
1130 – 1300

S03: Pediatric Immunizations: Current and Future Considerations

Learn the similarities and differences between active and passive immunity and meningococcal vaccines and how to identify target populations for new vaccines.

 

Army Col. (ret) Cecilia Mikita, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.A.A.I.
Medical Director
North Atlantic Region Vaccine Safety Hub
DHA-PH Immunization Healthcare Division
Bethesda, MD

Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, M.D., M.P.H.
Co-Lead, COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Work Group, Coronavirus, and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, GA

1300 – 1400Break
1400 – 1500

S04: Mental Health Needs Amongst Military Children and Youth: Strategies to Improve Access and Outcomes

Children of military caregivers face unique mental health risks that existing mental health services in schools, primary care, and other naturalistic settings may not be equipped to handle. Discuss current service gaps, existing projects targeting military children and families, and avenues for future program research.

Mary Acri, Ph.D.
Chief, Child and Adolescent Services Research
Program Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology
Branch Division of Services and Intervention Research
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda, MD

1500 – 1510Break
1510 – 1610

S05: The Millennium Cohort Program: Understanding Risk and Context in the Life Course of the Military Child

Employ a developmental lens to analyze how key experiences and the predictability of the military life cycle influence military children’s stress and resilience.

​​​​​Hope Seib McMaster, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator, Millennium Cohort Family Study and Study of Adolescent Resilience
NHRC
San Diego, CA

Sabrina Richardson, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist for the Millennium Cohort Program
NHRC
San Diego, CA
1610 – 1620Break
1620 – 1720

S06: Addressing Problematic Technology Use in Children and Youth

Understand the pros and cons and psychological implications of extensive technology and social media use among children and adolescents to inform strategies for encouraging health technology habits.

LCDR Nathan R. Moon, Psy.D., A.B.P.P.
Psychologist
Marine Corp Base Camp Smedley D. Butler
Okinawa, Japan
1720 – 1730

Closing Remarks

Army Col Maria Molina, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., C.H.S.E.
Acting Director, J-7, Education and Training
Defense Health Agency
Falls Church, VA

 

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Welcome Remarks Speaker(s)

Lolita T. O'Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Opening Remarks Speaker(s)

Gregory Leskin, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Army Colonel Joseph May, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Mary Acri, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Hope Seib McMaster, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Cecilia Mikita, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.A.A.I.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Navy Lieutenant Commander Nathan Moon, Psy.D., A.B.P.P.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, M.D., M.P.H

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sabrina Richardson, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Theophil Stokes, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Ulbricht, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Closing Remarks Speaker(s)

Army Colonel Maria Molina, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., C.H.S.E.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

 

  • 6.50 AAPA

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    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 6.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 6.50hours for completing this Internet Live Course activity.

  • 1.00 ACHE

    DHA J-7 CEPO is authorized to award a maximum of 1.00 hours of pre-approved American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education credit for this program toward advancement, or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.

  • 6.50 ACPE Pharmacist

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    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 6.50 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 6.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician

    imageUAN 
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 1.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 6.50 ADA

    imageThe Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    imageDHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Internet Live Course activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.50 ANCC

    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Internet Live Course for a maximum of 6.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.50 AOTA

    imageThe Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 09153. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.1 CEU introductory, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

  • 6.50 APA

    imageContinuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 6.50 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.

  • 6.50 ARBO/COPE

    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
     

  • 4.00 ASHA
    American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
    imageIntroductory level 0.4 ASHA CEUs
    Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is approved by the Continuing Education board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology, and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
     
  • 6.50 ASWB

    imageAs a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA J-7 CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. DHA J-7 CEPO maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive a maximum of 6.50 ASWB continuing education credits.

  • 6.50 BOC

    Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

    imageThe Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (BOC AP #: P12034) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 6.50 hours/Continuing Education Units (CEUs). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
  • 6.50 CCMC

    imageThis program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for up to 6.50 CE contact hours.

  • 6.50 CDRimage

    The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 6.50 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • 6.50 COPSKT

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    This continuing education activity has been accredited by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) to include 6.50 contact hours/0.1 CEU. DHA, J-7, CEPO accredits enterprise-wide continuing education activities for military and civilian health care professionals. These courses are critical to DHA’s goal of providing the best possible quality care to active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

  • 6.50 IPCE

    imageThis activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 6.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.

  • 6.50 NBCC

    imageDHA J-7 CEPO has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6955. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. DHA J-7 CEPO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  • 6.50 Certificate of Attendance

    A certificate of attendance is available for all sessions and may be used to receive CE credit for other health professions.

 

 
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Accommodations: CEPO provides captions and transcripts to learners with hearing impairment upon request. For real-time closed captioning, contact CEPO at least three (3) business days before the event. If we cannot arrange for live captioning, a video recording and audio transcript will be provided after the event, typically within ten business days.

For more details, or to submit a request, email dha.ncr.j7.mbx.cepo-cms-support@health.mil.