2019 Continuing

Education Calendar
For Healthcare Professionals
Ongoing Educational Programs
Regularly Scheduled Series
These Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS) discuss current research,
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• Clinical Genetics and Metabolism Grand Rounds
• Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) Grand Rounds
• Community Physician Lecture Series
• Excellence in Communication
• Heart Institute Lecture Series Standardized Courses
• Neonatal Noon Conference
Visit the Life Support Training website for course dates
• Nursing Grand Rounds
and descriptions, requirements and registration at
• Obesity Lecture Series
www.childrenscolorado.org/LST.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds
• Pediatric Mental Health Institute Grand Rounds Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course
2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (AAFP credit pending)
• Trauma Lecture Series January 14-15, February 11-12, March 11-12, April 22-23, May 6-7, June 10-11, July 9-10 August 12-13,
September 4-5, October 14-15 and November 4-5
Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition (CCIC)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course
Education Series 2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (No CE credit)
Various dates and locations • Colorado January 22, February 26, March 4, April 2, May 14, June 24, July 18, August 26, September 19,
October 8 and November 21
CCIC is dedicated to keeping Colorado kids healthy by building
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) HeartCode™
awareness for vaccines, educating health care providers and
Renewal Skills Check Off
advocating for policies that protect children by increasing 2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (CME, CNE and EMS credit through AHA)
childhood vaccination rates. Educational sessions focus on January 16, February 13, March 13, April 9, May 13, June 12, July 31, August 14, September 11, October
30 and November 13
immunization hot topics and best practices, updates on vaccine
preventable diseases, immunization policy, vaccine safety, new Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (CNE credit through ENA)
vaccine research and communicating about vaccines with parents
February 6-7, June 3-4 and November 4-5
and the public.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Course
Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposia 2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (CME, CNE, CRCE and EMS credit through AAP
for online exam)
2019 • Fort Collins, CO, Scottsbluff, NE (other locations TBD) January 9, February 4, 5, March 15, 25 and 26, April 10, 26 and 30, May 8, 15 and 31, June 3 and 4,
July 29, August 16, September 26, October 18 and 29, and November 22
(CME, CNE and EMS credit)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
These symposia offer physicians, nurses, pre-hospital providers and HeartCode™ Provider Course
2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (CME, CNE and EMS credit through AHA)
other healthcare team members the latest guidelines for pediatric January 28, April 29, July 29 and October 28
practice through patient-centered presentations. Our team takes
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
experts from Children’s Hospital Colorado on the road to provide HeartCode™ Renewal Skills Check Off
the latest evidence-based information to healthcare providers 2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (CME, CNE and EMS credit through AHA)

throughout the region. January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 25, July 24, August 28, September 24,
October 23 and November 27

Virtual Education Series Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Third Thursday of the Month, • 12 to 1 p.m. (CME, CNE credit quarterly) Provider Classroom Course
2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (AAFP credit pending)
Via Teleconference (Video link and instructions sent upon registration) January 9-10, February 18-19, March 18-19, April 15-16, May 20-21, June 17-18, July 15-16, August 19-20,
September 16-17, October 21-22 and November 18-19
This activity for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
a review of current literature and clinical pathways followed by Renewal Classroom Course
Children's Hospital Colorado for the evaluation, treatment and 2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (No CE credit)

management of pediatric patients. In addition to a presentation January 23, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18
and October 16
from content experts, attendees will participate in case study
Trauma Nursing Core Course
review and discussion to provide direction on clinical practice. 2019 course dates below • Aurora, CO (No CE credit)
March 27-28 and July 11-12
2019 Continuing APRIL (CONTINUED)
Audiology, Speech-Language, and Learning Conference
Education Calendar Hearing Loss and Autism: Recognizing Developmental Impact
for Differential Diagnosis and Appropriate Intervention
JANUARY April 26 • Aurora, CO (ASHA and AAA credit)
This conference will present the developmental impact of reduced hearing and ASD to increase
Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Conference providers’ confidence in recognizing symptoms which warrant referral for further evaluation and
January 24-25 • Aurora, CO (EMS credit) intervention. Multidisciplinary speakers will also discuss considerations for intervention for these
This is the largest pediatric EMS conference in the region and designed for EMS providers and children, based on research and clinical experience. Speech-language pathologists, audiologists,
others that care for children in an emergent setting. As a certified EMS Training Group, Children's special educators, psychologists and teachers will find the information and networking invaluable.
Hospital Colorado offers this conference to address a variety of pediatric urgent and emergency Featuring Dr. Deborah Mood, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist. Surgical and technical maneuvers to be
care issues and conditions. performed during the repair of ano-rectal malformations and Hirschsprungs disease.

Fetal Echocardiography Preceptorship Program MAY

January 31-1 • Aurora, CO (EMS credit)
This preceptorship covers the evaluation of structural and functional cardiac anomalies and
The Rosenberry Conference
arrhythmias, provides demonstrations of scanning technique and presents interactive case studies. Pediatric Sleep Problems: A Primer for Behavioral Health
Clinicians
FEBRUARY May 3 • Aurora, CO (CME and LCSW credit)

9th Annual Pediatric Advanced Practice Conference The Rosenberry Conference, an annual event held in honor of Walter S. Rosenberry, III, provides an
opportunity to recognize and honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to
February 4-5 • Aurora, CO (AAFP credit, CNE credit through University of Colorado College of
Nursing) the field of psychology and behavioral sciences. Prominent visiting faculty address topics of interest
for pediatric and adolescent mental health professionals.
This annual conference, with support from the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Association
of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), addresses clinical updates in evidence-based care for 40th Annual Perinatal Clinical Update
a variety of diagnoses and professional issues related to practice for advanced practice providers
May 9 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CNE and CRCE credit)
through keynote addresses, panel presentations, plenary sessions and concurrent workshops.
This perinatal conference reviews aspects of assessment, stabilization and acute care of the
23rd Annual Ethics Conference high-risk pregnant woman, fetus and newborn infant using clinical cases, parent perspectives and
evidence-based information. Perinatal nurses, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists
Ethics Cases in Pediatrics – Frameworks for Resolution and other healthcare professionals working in prenatal care, OB/ICU, Mom/Baby and NICU
February 8 • Aurora, CO (CME and CNE credit) environments will find the conference and networking opportunities invaluable.
This conference will delve into various approaches to ethical analysis of complex medical decisions
in pediatric care. Drawing from individual core personal and professional values, as well as the 11th Annual Gregor Stoddard Visiting Professorship in
objectivity necessary for practical ethical analysis, we will inquire skillfully into the complex Neonatology
narratives we so often encounter.
May 15 Neonatal Noon Conference 12 to 1 p.m. • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
RNC-NIC Certification Review Course May 17 Pediatric Grand Rounds 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
February 27-28 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CNE credit) Recognized experts present evidence-based research and clinical practices in neonatology and
pediatrics at these events to an interprofessional audience.
This educational event is presented to neonatal nurses to prepare for the neonatal intensive care
certification examination.
JUNE
MARCH 35th Annual Community and School Health Pediatric
7th Annual Journey Through Adolescence: Conference
Journeying Through Loneliness June 13-14 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CNE credit)
March 16 ·  Aurora, CO (ASHA and AAA credit) Infants, children and youth with increasingly complex health needs continue to transition
back to their communities. This conference emphasizes an integrated approach to care among
This conference, featuring Susan Rolinger (Director of Extended Learning, Iowa School for the
family, community and healthcare teams through case-based presentations, thought provoking
Deaf; Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired) and Tisha Adams (Children’s
discussions and an optional Lunch ‘n Learn. Pediatric and call center nurses, advanced practice
Hospital Colorado, Ponzio Arts Therapy Program) is intended for parents and professionals seeking
providers, therapists, social workers, mental health counselors, care coordinators, case managers,
to understand the complex years of adolescence. Caregivers of adolescence with hearing loss and
child care providers, teachers and others assisting children with continuing healthcare needs and
audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and educators working with children and adolescence
their families in hospital, ambulatory, telephone triage, community health, public health, school, child
with hearing loss will increase their understanding of social competence, social isolation and
care and home settings are encouraged to attend.
chronic loneliness in adolescents who are deaf-and-hard of hearing.
10th Annual Neonatal Advanced Practice Conference
APRIL June 20-21 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CNE credit)
12th Annual Reach the Peak Asthma and Allergy Overview and This annual conference provides current, in-depth clinical information for practice strategies related
to the anticipation, recognition, assessment, stabilization and acute and long-term care of the
Update + Asthma Educator-Certified (AE-C) Prep Course neonate. The education sessions are designed for neonatal nurse practitioners, physicians, physician
April 3-4 • Aurora, CO (CNE and CRCE credit) assistants, NICU nurses and other healthcare professionals caring for neonates and their families.
The AE-C Prep Course, facilitated by leading experts in their field, includes lecture, case scenarios,
device demonstration, spirometry training and small group strategizing for pediatric and adult JULY
practice improvement. This two-day comprehensive course will prepare participants to improve
asthma care in their practice while equipping them to successfully complete the National Asthma Western Pediatric Trauma Conference
Educator Certification Board AE-C exam. July 17-19 • Telluride, CO (CME, CNE and EMS credit)
This conference features nationally renowned faculty representing specialists in the fields of
American Academy of Pediatrics:
pediatric trauma, the pediatric surgical sub-specialties, critical care, emergency medicine and
Colorado Chapter, Annual Conference pre-hospital care.
April 5 • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
The AAP Colorado Chapter conference provides state-of-the-art reviews of selected pediatric 37th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
topics for pediatricians, family practitioners and other healthcare professionals who care for July 28-August 2 • Vail, CO (AAFP, CME and MOC2 credit)
infants, children and youth. This conference examines topics of interest to general pediatricians, family practitioners
and infectious disease specialists. Speakers selected for their specialty interest, reputation,
64th Workshop for the Surgical Treatment of Colorectal communication skills and enthusiasm will cover up-to-date information on pediatric infectious
Problems in Children diseases that attendees will be able to share with their colleagues.
April 10-12 • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
This workshop is designed for pediatric surgeons, urologists, gynecologists, gastroenterologists and
AUGUST
pediatric nurses managing patients with colorectal issues. Each day live operative demonstrations
highlight the most important surgical and technical maneuvers performed during the repair of ano-
5th Annual Christopher Ward Neuroscience
rectal malformations and Hirschsprungs disease. Nursing Conference
August 9 • Aurora, CO (CNE credit)
Children’s Orthopedic Day This conference is specifically for nurses and other interested healthcare professionals that care
April 19 • Aurora, CO (CME credit) for children with conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system. It will provide
This conference brings together distinguished visiting faculty within the field of orthopedics. The clinical updates and current management strategies that have the potential to enhance the care of
day is designed with lectures and research case presentations of interest to surgeons, researchers this growing, complex patient population.
and other healthcare professionals whose practice includes orthopedic disorders.
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER (CONTINUED)
42nd Annual L. Joseph Butterfield Perinatal Conference 11th Annual Conference on Pediatric Acute Illness and Injury
September 9 (evening)-10 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CNE and CRCE credit) October 7 • Aurora, CO (CME and CNE credit)
Evening presentations and next-day conference topics address topics pertinent to maternal/fetal, Education regarding state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment of acute medical and surgical
neonatal and follow-up care for nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, respiratory therapists conditions commonly encountered in the pediatric urgent care setting is provided. This program is
and other maternal/child health providers practicing in a variety of roles and settings throughout of interest to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health professionals
Colorado, Wyoming and the surrounding region. who manage acute illness and injury.

Breathe Better Conference End of Life Nursing Education Consortium:

September 11 • Aurora, CO (CME credit) Pediatric Palliative Care
Through lectures and working groups, this conference will help clinicians, researchers and public October 9-11 • Aurora, CO (CNE credit)
health professionals increase understanding of factors that impacts lung health trajectory across ELNEC-Pediatric Palliative Care is comprised of ten modules that address different aspects of
the lifespan. Attendees will develop specific changes in practice to promote the maintenance of lung coping with a perinatal or pediatric terminal illness and the bereavement process. Attendees
health through childhood and early adulthood. will be better prepared to provide evidenced-based care for patients and emotional and spiritual
support to caregivers and survivors. Those involved in education and/or caring for children and
26th Annual Abby Stoddard Lectureship in Child Neurology their families at the end-of-life are encouraged to attend.
September 12-13 • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
Case discussions and presentations in pediatric neurology discussed in this two-day lectureship are Preparation Course for the Pediatric Critical Care
for all providers caring for the pediatric population with developmental delay and/or neurological RN Certification Exam
conditions. Dr. Tracy Glauser from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine will be the featured
October 17-18 • Aurora, CO (CNE credit)
presenter.
This course covers a broad area of practice based on the Synergy Model and is recommended for
Managing the Pediatric Patient with Tinnitus, nurses practicing in pediatrics, pediatric intensive care and pediatric emergency care who desire
to take the Pediatric CCRN examination offered by the American Association of Critical Care
Hyperacusis and Misophonia Nurses (AACN). All materials and information required for participants to register and complete
September 13 • Aurora, CO (ASHA and AAA credit) the examination will be provided, including test-taking strategies and a study guide with practice
This conference, will discuss current evidence regarding pediatric tinnitus, hyperacusis and questions. Nurses are expected to pass the examination.
misophonia as well as a model for evaluation. Otolaryngologists, advanced practice practitioners,
nurses, clinical audiologists, educational audiologists, deaf-and-hard of hearing specialists, speech- Hot Topics in Adolescent Medicine
language pathologists and psychologists will find the information and networking invaluable. October 25 • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
This conference addresses current hot topics in adolescent care and is jointly provided by Rocky
8th Annual Partners in Pediatric Surgical Care Mountain Society of Adolescent Health Medicine. Multi-disciplinary professionals caring for teens,
September 18 • Aurora, CO (CME and CNE credit) including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, psychologists
The annual Partners in Pediatric Surgical Care conference presents and discusses complex surgical and other allied health professionals are invited.
issues that can have profound outpatient ramifications for primary care providers and staff. This
program is of interest to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health Health for the Whole Child: An Integrative Approach
professionals working in inpatient and primary care settings. October 30 • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
This conference will educate pediatric health professionals on the clinical application of integrative
Feeding and Swallowing Conference medicine with a focus on the safety and efficacy of a non-pharmacologic approach. The long term
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: Advanced Multidisciplinary vision is to create a united health care system that prioritizes the optimal health of the whole child
Care using the best available therapeutic options and techniques.
September 20-21 • Aurora, CO (ASHA and AOTA credit)
This conference will highlight assessment and ongoing management of feeding and swallowing
NOVEMBER
challenges for medically complex children whose needs are best met in a multidisciplinary clinic
setting. Medical professionals including physicians, occupational therapists, speech language
8th Annual Update in Clinical Nutrition
November 1 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CME and RD/DTR credit)
pathologists and dietitians will find the information and networking provided invaluable.
This annual conference focuses on new literature and best practice approaches in providing nutrition for
11th Annual Nursing Research and children. The diverse lecturers will address topics in childhood nutrition that are relevant to primary
Evidenced-Based Practice Poster Fair care physicians and registered dietitians. Previous topics included pediatric obesity, nutrition for
children with special needs, failure to thrive and tube feeding.
September 25-26 • Aurora, CO (No CE credit)
Held in conjunction with the annual O’Neil Pediatric Clinical Update, this Poster Fair at Children’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Colorado: Update 2019
Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, illustrates and celebrates Nursing’s contribution to the November 6 • Aurora, CO (CME and AAFP credit)
“spirit of inquiry” related to evidenced-based practice, program evaluation, quality improvement and
This conference provides updates on pediatric infectious disease issues that have direct relevance
research.
to physicians, child health associates, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
28th Annual O’Neil Pediatric Clinical Update 7th Annual William K. Frankenburg Lectureship
September 25-26 • Aurora, CO and Video Conference Sites (CNE credit)
November 8 • Aurora, CO (CME credit)
This conference, held in conjunction with the Nursing Research and Evidenced-Based Practice
Recognized experts in the field of community-focused developmental and behavioral pediatric
Poster Fair, focuses on assessment and management of common pediatric conditions in hospital,
problems lead this interactive workshop that includes presentations and case discussions.
ambulatory and community settings. Interprofessional participation is encouraged for nurses, advanced
practice providers, child life specialists, medical assistants, therapists, social workers, EMS providers
6th Annual Advanced Care of the Young Athlete Symposium
and others interested in improving the care of infants, children and youth.
November 15 • Aurora, CO (BOC and CME credit)
8th Annual Clinical Concepts and Conundrums in Focusing on the acute management of orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries, the goal
of this conference is to enhance patient care, increase knowledge and improve skills of providers
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
through lectures and hands-on workshops. Clinical issues that face the primary care provider’s daily
September 27 • Aurora, CO (CME and CNE credit)
practice will be addressed.
This course is designed for all health care professionals who participate in pediatric care and
management. A case-based format will be used to review and discuss the clinical etiology, diagnosis and Colorado Pediatric Trauma Conference
management of critically ill infants and children. November 20-21 • Aurora, CO (CME, CNE and EMS credit)

OCTOBER Providing education for state-of-the-art care of the pediatric trauma patient, this conference will
be of interest to physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists,
EMS providers and aeromedical personnel. Enhanced knowledge of pertinent clinical conditions
3rd Annual Pediatric Echocardiography Review through evidence- and case-based presentations and identification of available resources for
October 4-6 • Aurora, CO (CME credit) pediatric trauma care are expected outcomes.
The focus of this review will be on how to image the neonate or pediatric patient in emergency
situations. The segmental approach to congenital heart disease, tips and tricks for imaging the SAVE THE DATES – TBD
pediatric population, a review of common and unique pathologies and supervised hands-on
scanning of pediatric patients by attendees will be offered. Adult sonographers, cardiac fellows and Prechtl’s General Movement Assessment Course - Spring
sonographers wanting increased exposure to pediatric echocardiography are encouraged to participate.
MSRGN Annual Genetics Summit - Fall
Surgical Day Conference - Fall

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