OVERVIEW

Advancing the Pediatric to Adult Continuum in IBS-C: Evidence-Based Treatment and Transitions of Care is organized by Medical Learning Institute Inc (MLI).

Release Date: Aug 19, 2026
Expiration Date: Aug 18, 2027

Description:
Advancing the Pediatric to Adult Continuum in IBS-C: Evidence-Based Treatment and Transitions of Care is a continuing medical education (CME) activity designed for US-based pediatric and adult gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, GI nursing professionals, transition coordinators, and behavioral health specialists involved in the care of patients with IBS-C. This activity focuses on applying evidence-based approaches to the selection, initiation, dosing, and monitoring of newly approved and emerging therapeutic agents in pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years, including effective management of adverse effects. In addition, it will provide learners with a structured framework to support safe and effective transition of adolescents with IBS-C to adult care, emphasizing readiness assessment, care coordination, and continuity of medication therapy to optimize long-term patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Apply evidence-based criteria for selecting and initiating newer agents in pediatric patients (7-17 years) with IBS-C, including dosing, monitoring, and adverse effect (AE) management
  • Demonstrate use of a structured transition framework for adolescents with IBS-C, including readiness assessment, care coordination, and medication continuity
Credits

Credits:
In support of improving patient care, Medical Learning Institute Inc 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.

Physician Continuing Medical Education:
Medical Learning Institute Inc (MLI) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Statement:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Participation information will be shared through the ACCME's Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 0.5 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.

For Physicians requesting MOC credit, the post-test and evaluation are required in their entirety as well as your ABIM/ABP ID number, DOB (MM/DD), and a score of 70% or higher is needed to obtain MOC credit.

Notice to Diplomates: MLI will report any claimed MOC/Lifelong Learning points to the appropriate Board within 4 weeks of completing the activity. Please ensure that you have provided your Board ID number and MMDD of birth.

PA:
Medical Learning Institute Inc 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 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until August 18, 2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
Successful completion of this nursing continuing professional development activity will be awarded 0.5 contact hour and 0.25 contact hour in the area of pharmacology.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Statement:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

  • 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 0.5 MOC
  • 0.5 AAPA
  • 0.5 IPCE
  • 0.5 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantPediatriciansGastroenterologistsNurse PractitionersBehavioral Analysts

    SPECIALITIES

    PediatricsPrimary Care

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