Tackling the Tough Transitions in Pediatric Feeding

September 15, 2023

John G. Rangos Sr. Conference Center
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Program Overview

This full-day program is designed for physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, registered dieticians, behavioral health providers and educators of young children. Course content will highlight medical and therapeutic interventions that affect transitions in pediatric feeding.

Registration

Please click here to access our conference program and scheduled lectures and to register for Tackling the Tough Transitions in Pediatric Feeding.

Course Directors

Elizabeth M. Sinclair, MD
Medical Director, Feeding and Swallowing Center
Co-Medical Director, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Center
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Victoria (Tori) M. Powell, CRNP
Associate Director, Feeding and Swallowing Center
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Sponsored By

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences

Continuing Education Credits

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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 (CME) Credits

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of _5.75_ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE) Credits

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is _5.75_ contact hours.

Physician Assistant (AAPA) Credits

The University of Pittsburgh 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 _5.75__ AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Contact Us

Nancy Weichler, RN, MSN, CNS
Nurse Coordinator, Feeding and Swallowing Center
412-864-8859
nancy.weichler@chp.edu


No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

The information presented at this program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.