THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)

Pediatric Update: Assessment of Children with Chronic Conditions

Participation in this workshop provides 19.8 approved contact hours of nursing continuing education (CE) credit.

This continuing education activity is provided by the UAMS College of Nursing. The College is an approved provider of nursing continuing education by the American Nurses Association’s Commission on Accreditation.

Planning Committee:

1.Norman D. Brown, Ed.D., R.N.8.Kathryn “Bucky” Thomas

Associate ProfessorContinuing Education Coordinator

UAMS/College of NursingUAMS/College of Nursing

2.Charles Feild, M.D.

Associate Professor

UAMS/Department of Pediatrics

3.Tom Nosal

Assistant Clinical Professor

UAMS/Department of Pediatrics

  1. Margo Swanson, MNSc, RNP, CSN

Coordinator of Health Services

Little Rock School District

5.Carleen Peterson

Manager, Child Health Services

Arkansas Department of Human Services

6.Benni S. Ogden, MSE, R.N.

Director of Advancement and Community Relations

UAMS/College of Nursing

7.Ralph Vogel, Ph.D., R.N.

Clinical Assistant Professor

UAMS/College of Nursing

Pediatric Update: Assessment of Children with Chronic Conditions
Program Objectives:
After the completion of this course of study, the attending school nurse will:
1.Describe the role of school nurses in caring for children with chronic conditions.
2.Describe the overall mission of the EPSDT/Children’s Health Assessment (CHA) screening program,
including the relationship of the program to various state agencies.
3.Discuss the role and scope of the nurse in performing CHA screening exams.
4.Identify the essential components of a CHA screening exam.
  1. Demonstrate the ability to perform various components of the screening exam in accordance with age-
specific child health procedures.
6. Demonstrate the ability to document CHA services and referral procedures, in an appropriate manner.

Content Outline and Schedule:

(The first day and a half qualifies for EPSDT Certification Training)

Day 1: Monday, April 10, 2000, Room B107 ED II

8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. / Growth and Development
9:30 a.m. Skin
10:30 a.m. / Break
10:45 a.m. / Head, Neck, Eyes and Ears
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Lunch
1:00 p.m. / Chest, Lungs and Heart
2:30 p.m. / Break
2:45 p.m. / Neuro & Ortho
4:00 p.m. / End First Day

Day 2:Tuesday, April 11, 2000, Room G112 ED II

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.Advanced Pediatric Assessment (Supervised hands-on skills practice)
This serves as a review for all and fulfills the practicum requirement
for those needing EPSDT Certification.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / Lunch
12:30 p.m. / Legislative Update
1:30 p.m. / Diabetes
2:30 p.m. / Break
2:45 p.m. / Seizures, Cerebral Palsy & Neuro
3:45 p.m. / Ortho
Day 3: Wednesday, April 12, 2000, Room G104 A/B ED II
8:30 a.m. / Adolescent Health Issues
9:30 a.m. / ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
10:30 a.m. / Break
10:45 a.m. / Asthma
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Lunch
1:00 p.m. / Nutrition and Eating Disorders
2:00 p.m. / Case Studies for Children with Special Needs
3:30 p.m. / Evaluations and Certificates
PARTICIPATING FACULTY
College of NursingDepartment of Pediatrics
Norman P. Brown, Ed.D., R.N.Charles Feild, M.D.
Julie Hall-Barrow, M.S.Tom Nosal, MSW
Benni S. Ogden, MSE, R.N.Joyce Moore, RNP
Ralph Vogel, Ph.D., R.N.Sam Shultz, M.D.
Department of Human ServicesLittle Rock School District
Carleen PetersonMargo Swanson, MNSc, RNP, CSN
Collaborating Agencies
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Nursing
Department of Pediatrics
UAMS Bookstore
Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas Department of Human Services
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Continuing Education Department, 4801 West Markham, Slot 529
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Phone: 501-686-5163, Fax: 501-686-8350