OVERVIEW

2020 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Virtual National Conference & Exhibition is organized by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and will be held from Oct 02 - 05, 2020.

Accreditation:
The AAP designates this Other activity (internet live and enduring) for a maximum of 41.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 41.25 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the AAP.

PAs may claim a maximum of 41.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

This program is accredited for 41.25 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 6.0 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (1.25 related to psychopharmacology) (3.0 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 20.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Goals and Objectives:
The National Conference & Exhibition strives to meet participants’ identified educational needs and support their life-long learning with a goal of improving care for children and families. The AAP is committed to excellence and innovation in education. The AAP National Conference is the forum at which pediatric professionals meet and interact for updates, review of pediatric practice, research, and advocacy. The National Conference provides a place for the AAP governance/administration/organization to interact with its general membership.

Instructional Objectives:
The Instruction (Learning Experience) in This Activity Will:
• Provide the most current information related to illness and preventive healthcare of prenatal, neonatal, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Create a forum for discussion of current issues and problems in pediatric healthcare.
• Instruct attendees on procedures related to patient health management.
• Inform, enable and update on practice management and policy.
• Support and train attendees in advocacy of issues related to child health.
• Highlight the importance of physician self-care and wellness and their impact on patient care

Learner Objectives:
As a result of attending this activity, learners will be able to:
• Practice evidence-based, informed pediatric medicine.
• Apply current techniques and procedures.
• Advocate effectively for issues related to children’s health.
• Demonstrate improvement in competence, performance or patient outcomes.
• Apply strategies to maintain wellness and prevent burnout.

Note:
Enduring material content will be available through Jan. 31, 2021.