NAPNAP Accredited CE Programs The following programs have been reviewed by the NAPNAP Continuing Education Committee (CEC). The NAPNAP CEC evaluates that each program has assessed learner needs, and been planned, implemented and evaluated while adhering to the NAPNAP CE Guidelines. 2012 Programs May May 3-4 - offered by The University of Iowa School of Nursing - 2012 Annual Spring Nurse Practitioner Conference (Approved for a total of 12.25 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 1.0 hours contain pharmacology content.) This conference, to be held at the Coralville, Iowa, will offer topics of interest, including current treatment options for children with asthma, digestive problems and food allergies and updates on the interpretation of basic laboratory data, current vaccine recommendations, and nutrition guidelines. For more information and to register, click here. May 15 - offered by Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioner's Society - Annual Conference (Approved for a total of 8.5 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 0 hours contain pharmacology content.) This conference, to be held in Denver, Colorado, is designed to provide a stimulating learning environment and opportunities for networking as well as discussion of practice issues. The educational sessions are clinical and research topics chosen for applicability to the advanced practice provider in pediatric orthopaedic practice settings with a focus on everyday clinical care issues, including physical exam techniques, radiological interpretation and clinical decision making in diagnosis and treatment of common pediatric orthopaedic injuries and illnesses. Click here for more information. April April 18-21 - offered by Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners/Nurse Midwives- 24th Regional Conference Toward Excellence in Advance Practice Nursing (Approved for a total of 18.5 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 10 hours contain pharmacology content.) This conference will be held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information and to register, visit the web site . March March 2 - 3 - offered by American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) - ABNS Certification University. (Approved for 4.75 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 0 hours contain pharmacology content.) March 23-24 - offered by Boston University School of Medicine - Clinical Problems in Primary Care. (Approved for a total of 13 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 2.25 hours contain pharmacology content.) February February 25 - offered by Hospital for Special Surgery - 14th annual Sports Medicine for the Young Athlete. (Approved for 5.25 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 0 hours contain pharmacology content.)
Ongoing January 11, 2011 (Begins) - offered by Boston University School of Medicine - Reach Out and Read Online CME Course. (Approved for 1.5 NAPNAP Contact Hours, of which 0 hours contain pharmacology content.) This interactive, online training course rigorously prepares providers and program participants to deliver literacy advice to the parents of children ages six months through five years of age. It trains providers to discuss early literacy with the parents of their patients and to demonstrate the importance of reading aloud with those children. For more information and to enroll, click here . May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012, Fully Online - offered by Answer, Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University - STD Basics. (Approved for a total of 6 NAPNAP contact hours). STD Basics, Answer’s second online workshop, is a dynamic way for middle and high school health professionals to increase their knowledge of and competence teaching about sexually transmitted diseases. Using podcasts, threaded discussions, video, frequently asked questions from teens and interactive games, you will engage in this six-hour workshop from the comfort of your home or office. Sections include an STD overview, information about transmission, prevention, HIV/AIDS and valuable resources and lesson plans woven throughout. To register, click here. June 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012, Fully Online - offered by Answer, Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University - Sexuality ABC's (Abstinence, Birth Control, Condoms). (Approved for a total of 6 NAPNAP contact hours). This course uses fun and interactive techniques-such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions and games-to help learners: - Understand the latest trends in teen sexual behavior
- A refresher on contraceptive methods
- Receive effective lesson plans for middle and high school
- Practice answering frequently asked questions from teens
- Review laws regarding teens accessing birth control in clinics
- Discover the most current resources
For more information and to register, click here.
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