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Recognizing & Preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

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Course Objective     

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in either pediatric care or emergency settings, focusing on identifying and treating abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants and children. Timely and precise diagnosis is crucial for maximizing positive outcomes. Additionally, accurate diagnosis is essential, as misdiagnosis may result in additional AHT, other forms of trauma to the infant/child, or irreversible harm to the family if AHT is wrongly identified.   
 

Learning Outcomes         
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma in infants and children.
  • Analyze signs and symptoms not indicative of abusive head trauma in infants and children.
  • Identify appropriate treatment of abusive head trauma in infants and children.
  • Apply strategies for educating families on prevention and recognition of abusive head trauma. 


About the Author/Presenter   

Margaret-Ann Carno, PhD, MBA, MJ, CPNP-AC/PC, FAAN, has over 25 years of pediatric nursing care experience both in inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes pediatric critical care, where she has taken care of children who have suffered abuse. She is a duly certified acute and primary pediatric nurse practitioner. She is currently teaching at the University of Rochester’s School of Nursing in the Nurse Practitioner program.        
 

How to Receive Credit

  • Read the entire course online or in print.
  • After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 70% is required. Exam questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • Provide required personal information and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

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Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships        
The planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement         
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.    

Accreditation Statement   
InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement   
InforMed designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
 

Disclaimer         
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.         
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