Protecting children from abuse and neglect begins with a coordinated and comprehensive medical response. Join us for the upcoming CARE ECHO series.

• In-Depth Topics: Dive deep into child maltreatment topics to enhance your ability to recognize and address potential abuse cases.
• Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from leading Child Abuse Pediatricians who bring years of experience and knowledge to every session.
• Medical Evaluation Training: Gain the skills and confidence to conduct medical evaluations for children under five when abuse is suspected.

Schedule

• January 27 | The Forensic Interview Process and Role of the CARE Provider
  • Describe the purpose of a forensic interview and when such would be recommended
  • Identify the role of the CARE provider in history gathering from a potential victim of child maltreatment
• February 24 | Sibling Evaluations
  • Describe the scope of medical evaluation needed for siblings of abused children based on age and developmental stage 
  • Discuss risks and safety considerations for children that share an abusive caregiving environment 
• March 24 | Kansas Child Death Review Board
  • Describe the purpose of the Child Death Review Board
  • Identify current trends in child fatalities in Kansas
  • Review targeted recommendations to reduce child fatalities in Kansas
• April 21 | Documentation 2.0
  • Describe the importance of detailed and accurate documentation in the evaluation of child maltreatment
  • Identify a standard approach to documentation of child maltreatment
• May 19 | Bias in the Evaluation of Child Maltreatment
  • Understand the role that unconscious bias plays in the evaluation of child maltreatment, as well as the importance of an objective assessment.
  • Identify three strategies to combat bias in the evaluation of child maltreatment
• June 23 | Child Protector App
  • Recognize clinical scenarios that would benefit from use of the Child Protector App
  • Demonstrate ability to use the clinical tools and find sources in the Child Protector App

Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this live activity for a maximum of [6.0] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Kansas Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 6.0 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN re-licensure. (SP1613-1027)