80056362 - The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XLIII: Complex Care: Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Severe Neurologic Impairment

Monday, March 21, 2022, 8:50 AM - Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 1:00 PM, Zoom Webinar


This multidisciplinary, three-day conference will focus on neurodevelopmental aspects of severe neurologic impairment. It will address the public health implications, underlying neurobiology, ethics, management strategies and outcomes for this large group of disorders.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for pediatricians, neurodevelopmentalists, developmental behavioral pediatricians, child neurologists, child psychiatrists, educators, nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech-language pathologists physical therapists, physician assistants and social workers.

FEES
Registration Fee ................................................................................$325

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $25 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. EST on March 15, 2022. A handling fee of $25 will be deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by March 15, 2022. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

1. Define severe neurologic impairment and distinguish it from complex care.
2. List three techniques to prevent pneumonia in patients with severe neurologic impairment.
3. Discuss the later effects that occur after a primary injury.
4. Utilize the principles presented to create a comprehensive management program for their patients with severe neurologic impairment.
5. Evaluate the application of stem cell or gene therapy for children with severe neurologic impairment.

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 Fellows Association. 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 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XLIII: Complex Care: Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Severe Neurologic Impairment and has approved this program as part of a comprehensive self-assessment program, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Maintenance of Certification.

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Completion of this activity and associated assessment enables the participant to earn 16.75 ABP MOC Part 2 points.

OTHER CREDITS

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRACategory 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PAs may claim a maximum of 16.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 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 16.75 CEUs will be awarded upon completion of this activity.

The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that this program meets the criteria for 16.75 credit hours of Category 1 or 1.65 CEUs of continuing education for social workers and associates 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.

The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 16.75 contact hours for non-physicians.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.