Adolescent Health Provider Education Initiative
Join the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics to participate in four free webinars for providers and health care professionals to learn how to increase adolescent well-care visits and address needs. Each webinar will provide education, and practical tools and resources for providers and health professionals to use to care for adolescents.
Introduction to Vaping
January 24, 2020 from 12-1pm CT
Marijuana: Medical and Recreational Use
February 28, 2020 from 12-1 PM CT
Mental Health: Addressing Most Common Mental Health Needs
March 27, 2020 from 12-1 PM CT
Aiding Adolescents to Take Control of Their Health:
Utilizing Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Creating Adolescent-Friendly Spaces
April 24, 2020 from 12-1 PM CT
Continuing Education Credit Information:
The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates each live webinar activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners can submit Certificates of Attendance to their accrediting board for credit for participation in the live webinars.
One (1) continuing education hour (CE) is approved for each enduring activity in the series by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities for the following: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCP), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA), Licensed Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), Licensed Physical Therapists (PT) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Social Workers (LSW), and Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN).