CME INFORMATION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Identify and understand the implications of common pediatric urologic disorders
• Recognize signs of feeding readiness
• Appropriately initiate the management of pediatric urologic disorders by ordering the appropriate imaging and diagnostic modalities and/or recognizing when to refer to the Pediatric Urology Team
• Identify the three primary methods of starting solids and understanding the evidence (or lack thereof) behind each method
• Identify common presentations of intussusception, new onset diabetes/diabetic keto acidosis, mastoiditis, retropharyngeal abscess/peritonsillar abscess in pediatric patients
• Plan the initial stabilization and management of an acutely ill pediatric patient using available clinic resources
• Assess pediatric patients who present for non-emergency care with common symptoms and complaints such as abdominal pain and vomiting, ear pain and sore throat for these more uncommon disease processes
• Be able to recognize, assess and apply treatment to patients of emergencies and injuries in out of office situations

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

Non-Physician Participants:  Attendees can report up to 5.5 hours of participation towards their accrediting body (licensure). In lieu of the provider number Attendees can write ‘CME’ in the space provided, if applicable.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Primary Target Group: General Pediatricians, Pediatric Sub-Specialties
Secondary Target Group: Pediatric nursing staff

Regions: All