Child and Adolescent Health Livestream

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*Session pricing is per half-day session.

The times listed are central time.

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Session #1: Tuesday morning, August 20

7:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT

• Welcome and Overview – Peter Ziemkowski, MD
• “My Parents Dragged Me Here!” – Engaging Adolescents About Their Substance Abuse – Lee Radosh,MD, FAAFP, FASAM
• Care of the LGBTQ Adolescent – Melanie VanDemark, MD
• Q&A
• Adolescent Contraception – Ann Klega, MD
• Type 1 or Type 2 – Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in Adolescents – Katherine Beben, MD, FAAFP

Session #2: Tuesday afternoon, August 20

1:25 –6:30 p.m. CT

• Welcome and Overview – Peter Ziemkowski, MD
• The Long-Term Consequences of Childhood Adversities – Cathy Baldwin-Johnson, MD
• Pills That Kill: Toddler Toxicology – Kelly Sinclair, MD
• Q&A 
• Recognition and Response for Suspected Child Abuse – Cathy Baldwin-Johnson, MD
• Cyber Safety – Kelly Sinclair, MD
• Reflections – Day 1 – Peter Ziemkowski, MD, Cathy Baldwin-Johnson, MD, Kelly Sinclair, MD

Session #3: Wednesday morning, August 21

7:25 a.m.–12:45 p.m. CT

• Welcome and Overview – Peter Ziemkowski, MD
• STI’s and Vaginitis in Teens: Common Issues and Solutions – Edward J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD
• Creating Birth Equity to Reduce Infant Mortality Post-Dobbs – Sharla Smith, PhD, MPH
• Q&A 
• Managing Common Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Zita Magloire, MD
• Introduction to Suicide Risk Assessment in the Primary Care Outpatient – Erich Batra, MD
• Loneliness and Depression in Adolescents – Ann Klega, MD
• Reflection Day 2 – Peter Ziemkowski, MD; Edward J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD; Sharla Smith, PhD, MPH; Zita Magloire, MD; Erich Batra, MD; Ann Klega, MD

Session #4: Wednesday  afternoon, August 21

1:30–3:30 p.m. CT
ECG Interpretation (Basic) – Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP
Clinical Procedure Demonstration (separate registration and fee required)
$160

This workshop will provide family physicians with recent research regarding evidence-based recommendations for ECG analysis regarding recommendations and guidelines for the appropriate use of electrocardiography.

• Identify basic arrhythmias.
• Using a systematic approach, accurately interpret an ECG.

Session #5: Wednesday afternoon, August 21

4–6:30 p.m. CT
ECG Interpretation (Advanced) – Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA, FAAFP
Clinical Procedure Demonstration (separate registration and fee required)
$200

This workshop will provide family physicians with recent research regarding evidence-based recommendations for ECG interpretation that distinguishes normal physiological adaptations in athletes from abnormal findings suggestive of pathology, as well as accurate ECG diagnosis of potentially fatal conditions.

• Systematically analyze ECG results for subtle fatal conditions.
• Identify cardiac infarct precursors in an ECG.
• Point out ECG findings of pulmonary embolism.

Session #6: Thursday morning, August 22

7:25 a.m.–12 p.m. CT

• Welcome and Overview – Peter Ziemkowski, MD
• Concussions: Keeping Kids Brains Safe – Deepak Patel, MD
• In the Still’s of the Night: A Guide to Heart Murmurs in Children – Brian Ford, MD
• Q&A
• Overuse Injuries: When Can They Play? – Deepak Patel, MD
• Management of Fever in Infants and Children – David Weismiller, MD

Session #7: Thursday afternoon, August 22

12:55–6 p.m. CT

• Welcome and Overview – Peter Ziemkowski, MD
• Advancements in Pharmaceutical Management of Pediatric Obesity – Marisa Censani, MD
• Childhood Obesity – Mark Shaffer, MD
• Q&A
• Motivational Interviewing/Health Coaching for Childhood Obesity – Charles Inniss
• Reflections – Day 3 – Peter Ziemkowski, MD; Marisa Censani, MD; Mark Shaffer, MD; Charles Inniss

Session #8: Friday morning, August 23

7:25 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CT

• Welcome and Overview – Peter Ziemkowski, MD
• ACIP Update for Children and Adolescents – David Weismiller, MD
• Reacquaintance with Pediatric Rashes: Dealing with Uncertainty – Brian Rayala, MD
• Q&A
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use in Adolescents – Karim Hanna, MD
• Newborn Rashes: Learning When Not to Press the Panic Button – Brian Rayala, MD
• Reflection Day 4 – Peter Ziemkowski, MD, David Weismiller, MD, Karim Hanna, MD and Brian Rayala, MD

Schedule is subject to change.

What should I expect after I register for livestream? 

You will receive an email from ON Services, our streaming provider, the Friday before the course begins, with the link to access the livestream and course resources which include access to PDFs of presentations. ON Services will also send reminder emails one hour before the start of each day's sessions that you have registered for.

What are the system requirements for the livestream?

For ideal viewing and participation, you should have access to the following:

• Computer with the minimum specifications of either Mac OS X 10.6 or Windows 7 with latest updates installed and 4 GB of RAM
• Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 10.0+, Safari 1.0+, Edge, Chrome, and Opera (please note they are not compatible with Opera Mini). They recommend upgrading your browser whenever possible.
• High speed internet connection with a minimum and consistent internet download speed of 3 Mbps or faster. Speed tests can be tested through the website www.speedtest.net.
• Also compatible with iOS (Apple) and Android based tablets and smartphones.
  

Note: Some corporate networks and internet service providers block video transmissions by use of a firewall. If you cannot see video clips (even though your system meets the system requirements), contact your network administrator to see whether a security firewall is blocking video transmission. 

Will the live presentations be recorded?

Yes. You will have access to the archived recordings of the sessions you have registered for within approximately two weeks. You will have unlimited access to these sessions for six months after the course. CME credit will not be offered.

What if I want to cancel my livestream registration?

Standard AAFP live course cancellation policies still apply.

What if I'm not satisfied with the livestream experience?

Please contact the AAFP Member Resource Center at (800) 274-2237 or aafp@aafp.org no later than Monday, August 26.

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