IMPACT Conference: Improving Medical Provider Assessment of Childhood Trauma

April 19-20, 2013

Course Overview 

The purpose of this conference is to empower providers to be strong advocates for their patients and increase their knowledge in recognizing abuse and using community resources.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Identify abusive injuries
2. Recognize those who might be at risk of domestic violence and report suspected child maltreatment
3. Discuss the investigation process and the medical provider's role in court proceedings

Who Should Attend

The conference is designed for pediatricians, family practice physicians, emergency medicine physicians, pediatric specialists, pediatric nurses, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants.

Accreditation

Children’s Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing
education by the Texas Nursing Association, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Children’s Medical Center is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

9 contact hours will be awarded.  (6 hours for Friday and 3 hours for Saturday)

Children’s Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1
credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics Designation Statement

 This course has been designated by Children’s Medical
Center for 1 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Conflict of Interest

It is Children's Medical Center's policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation of financial interest that may affect the speakers' presentations. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. This will be disclosed at the beginning of each presentation.

Registration Information

Attendees may register online.  Space is limited.  Please register early.

Click here to register online

Physicians (CME):
$90 (Day 1 and Day 2)
$60 (Day 1 only)
$30 (Day 2 only) 

Nurses (CNE):
$30 (Day 1 and Day 2)
$20 (Day 1 only)
$10 (Day 2 only)

Registration fee entitles the participant admission to the conference, parking, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch on Day 1.

Registration is confirmed upon receipt of registration fee. We are unable to process any registration without payment.

Please pay by credit card via the on-line website.

For additional information, please call Marisa Archuleta at 214-456-2735 or via email at marisa.archuleta@childrens.com

Returned Check Policy

An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Refunds on paid registrations will be issued only for written cancellation requests received by April 1, 2013. All refunds will be issued a $35.00 administrative fee. After April 1, 2013, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED.

Meeting Location

Children’s Medical Center Legacy
7601 Preston Road Plano, TX
Speese Conference Room

Parking is complimentary for all attendees. Please park in the Visitor Parking lot off of Hedgcoxe Road.

Course Director

Matthew Cox, M.D.
Medical Director
REACH program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Speakers 

Matthew Cox, M.D.
Medical Director, REACH program, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Adam Craig Alder, M.D.

 
Robert Lane Wimberly, M.D.

Nancy Harper, M.D.
Child Abuse Pediatrics, Driscoll Children’s Hospital