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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

COVID-19 Management in Pediatrics: An Update on Treatment in Pediatric Outpatients

  • Authors: Monique Soileau-Burke, MD, IBCLC, FAAP; Aimee M. Dassner, PharmD, BCIDP
  • CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 4/21/2022
  • Valid for credit through: 4/21/2023
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  • Credits Available

    Physicians - maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    ABIM Diplomates - maximum of 0.50 ABIM MOC points

    Nurses - 0.50 ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.5 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology)

    Pharmacists - 0.50 Knowledge-based ACPE (0.050 CEUs)

    You Are Eligible For

    • Letter of Completion
    • ABIM MOC points

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for pediatricians, infectious disease/HIV specialists, emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), nurses, pharmacists, and other practice providers in outpatient settings involved in the management of pediatric patients with COVID-19.

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to understand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) treatment options for COVID-19 in pediatric patients and have improved confidence in identifying pediatric patients who are at risk of developing severe disease.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Neutralizing monoclonal antibody therapeutics with EUAs for SARS-CoV-2 in pediatric patients 
    • Current outpatient treatment options for pediatric patients with COVID-19
  • Have greater competence in their ability to
    • Assess risk of severe COVID-19 in pediatric patients
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Communicate with patients/parents/caregivers about treatment options for pediatric patients with COVID-19


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Faculty

  • Monique Soileau-Burke, MD, IBCLC, FAAP

    Vice-President, Maryland American Academy of Pediatrics  
    The Pediatric Center, LLC  
    Columbia, Maryland

    Disclosures

    Disclosure:  Monique Soileau-Burke, MD, IBCLC, FAAP, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Aimee M. Dassner, PharmD, BCIDP

    Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
    Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship
    Children's National Hospital
    Washington, DC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Aimee M. Dassner, PharmD, BCIDP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Editors

  • Maria B. Uravich, BSc, ELS

    Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Maria B. Uravich, BSc, ELS, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

    Scientific Content Manager, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS, has no relevant financial relationships. 

Compliance Reviewer

  • Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


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  • Medscape, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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    For Nurses

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    For Pharmacists

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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

COVID-19 Management in Pediatrics: An Update on Treatment in Pediatric Outpatients

Authors: Monique Soileau-Burke, MD, IBCLC, FAAP; Aimee M. Dassner, PharmD, BCIDPFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 4/21/2022

Valid for credit through: 4/21/2023

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Note: The information on the coronavirus outbreak is continually evolving. The content within this activity serves as a historical reference to the information that was available at the time of this publication. We continue to add to the collection of activities on this subject as new information becomes available. Members should consult FDA.gov or local resources for current information about authorized interventions. It is the policy of Medscape Education to avoid the mention of brand names or specific manufacturers in accredited educational activities. However, manufacturer names related to authorized COVID-19 vaccines and/or therapeutics are provided in this activity in an effort to promote clarity. The use of manufacturer names should not be viewed as an endorsement by Medscape of any specific product or manufacturer.  

Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to understand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) treatment options for COVID-19 in pediatric patients and have improved confidence in identifying pediatric patients who are at risk of developing severe disease.

Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.

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