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COURSE DETAILS

Overview

This course explores the key clinical features of rare complex conditions seen in pediatric hospice and palliative care. Learn how you can help parents advocate for their child while recognizing the limits of medical interventions, and identifying medical and psychosocial resources for families of children with rare/complicated diagnoses.

What You'll Learn

• Explore the medical complexities of children with rare/complex diagnoses and their utilization of medical technology
• Understand how advances in medical technology have changed the standard of care and clinical course for conditions previously considered "incompatible with life"
• List key clinical features of select complex conditions that are frequently seen in pediatric hospice and palliative care
• Learn about the common pre- and perinatal experiences families often have in coping with a child with congenital conditions
• Explore resources for families to seek medical treatment and support when coping with a rare illness
• Develop common language to use with families when communicating how symptom management, medical decision-making, and psychosocial stressors are similar across a range of rare pediatric diseases

What You'll Earn

2 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (大发) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider #CEP11422

Who Should Enroll

Physicians, PAs, nurses, and other clinicians working with pediatric patients in any care setting

Completion and Refunds

To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. No refunds are given for self-paced courses. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.