Chronic and Medically Complex Conditions in Children and Adolescents

Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Sarah Schulze (MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, CLC) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description: 

This course discusses how nurses can not only provide direct patient care in relation to specific illnesses, but also help patients and families navigate the healthcare system, anticipate the far-reaching impacts of chronic health conditions, and provide the support and coordination of care necessary to work towards reaching goals and maximizing health outcomes. 

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know the impacts and healthcare implications of chronic illnesses on the quality of life for affected children and their families.≥ 92% of participants will know the impacts and healthcare implications of chronic illnesses on the quality of life for affected children and their families. 

Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

1. Analyze the prevalence, trends, and risk factors associated with chronic conditions in children.
2. Summarize the Complex Chronic Condition (CCC) system and clinical significance of pediatric chronic conditions.
3. Differentiate between various chronic conditions and their implications for care and impact on quality of life.
4. Describe at least 2 risks and adverse effects of polypharmacy or long-term medication use.
5. Analyze the multidimensional impact of chronic illness on academic performance, psychosocial development, and mental health to inform supportive interventions.
6. Evaluate the role of healthcare providers in providing medical expertise, coordinating care, and supporting families of children with chronic conditions. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.