Special Topics in Primary Care: Pediatrics – Early Intervention

100% online | 2 CEs | Self-paced & interactive | Begin anytime!

Early Intervention (EI) refers to services and supports for children from birth to age three and their families. Children who qualify based on developmental delays, disabilities, or in some states, child or family-related risk factors, can receive services at no (or low) cost. Early Intervention services are provided using a family-centered coaching model to empower families in promoting their child’s development. Connecting families to EI services is an important role of primary care providers (PCP).

Time to Complete: Self-paced
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 This course will provide PCPs with needed information about early intervention to support their work with families of infants and toddlers, as well as additional resources. This course explores the effectiveness of Early Intervention, the basics of the Early Intervention system, and the PCP’s role in supporting families in the referral process to Early Intervention.

This course is 100% online and asynchronous. 


 

Designed for primary care providers, such as nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, school nurses, and allied health professionals involved in pediatrics.  

Module 1: How does Early Intervention Work?  

Module 2: What does the Research Say? 

Module 3: The Role of the Primary Care Provider.

General Fee $40

MGB Employees, IHP Alumni and Employees who work at non-MGB affiliates are eligible for a 20% reduction in tuition on all our Continuing Education and Professional Development offerings (not fees). 
 

Learning Outcomes

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Explain

the importance of the primary care provider’s role in the early intervention process.

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Identify

the characteristics of an early intervention program and the steps involved in an early intervention process.

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Identify

the early intervention program information and necessary resources for the state where the learner practices.

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Apply

research evidence about early intervention to practice cases to determine possible outcomes.

Course Faculty

Continuing Education Credits

GH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 2 contact hours for nurses. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Jointly Accredited

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team, and the IHP Office of Continuing and Professional Development holds Joint Accreditation provider status by the Joint Accreditation Interprofessional Continuing Education organization.

Joint Accreditation is a national public recognition of a continuing education provider’s demonstration of a proven educational commitment to improving team-based interprofessional knowledge and skills that support the health and wellness of patients and clients. 

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