WMed Pediatric Psychology Conference

This conference will provide an opportunity to learn various aspects of Pediatric Psychology including common pediatric psychology presenting concerns, integrated behavioral health, psychological assessment and intervention, and components of quality autism evaluations.


Friday, September 18, 2020, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

1. Describe an evidenced based method to identify pediatric psychology concerns
2. Describe the components of psychological evaluations and autism evaluations
3. Given a pediatric psychology case, accurately diagnose the psychological need and write a referral to an appropriate pediatric psychology provider
4. Identify at least 4 pediatric psychology resources within the Kalamazoo area

Those who register for the WMed Pediatric Psychology Conference will receive an email with links to access the conference. If you have registered for this conference and have not received information by Thursday, September 17, please email [email protected] for assistance.

The registration fee includes admission to the virtual conference. Confirmation notices will be sent by email.

Cancellations:

All cancellations must be received in writing via email, and are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after the conference begins. Send cancellation notices to [email protected] 

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 6.25 APA CE Credits.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 6.25 continuing education credits.

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (6.25 hours), ACE CE Credits (6.25 hours), APA CE Credits (6.25 hours), General Attendance (6.25 hours), IPCE Credit (6.25 hours), Other Learner Attendance (6.25 hours)

Friday, September 18, 2020

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