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ForwardA Guide To Pediatric Feeding Essentials
This program is designated for physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, registered dieticians, behavioral health providers and educators of young children. Course content will highlight nuances in feeding infants and young children.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Psychologist
Nutrition
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Learning Objectives
Upon conference completion the learner will be able to:
1. Identify similarities and differences in infant vs pediatric formulas
2. Explain how allergies can have an impact on feeding
3. Identify symptoms infantile reflux and name management strategies
4. Name current feeding tools and strategies for therapeutic intervention
5. Identify adapted baby led weaning strategies for medically complicated children
Additional Information
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9:45-10:25 AM Registration
10:25-10:30 Introduction, Elizabeth Sinclair, MD*
10:30-11:30 Infant and Pediatric Formula Review, Liz King RD, LDN, IBCLC and Jessica Kirin MS RD CNSC
- Participants will be able to name two different classifications of infant formula
- Participants will be able to name two different classifications of pediatric formula
11:30-12:15: It’s All About the Tongue, ‘Bout the Tongue, To Trouble! - Dr. Raymond Maguire, DO, and Katie White CCC-SLP, IBCLC
- Participants will identify clinical presentation of ankyloglossia including anatomical and physiological characteristics.
- Participants will identify 3 ways ankyloglossia affects swallowing.
- Participants will list 3 treatment options for ankyloglossia.
LUNCH 12:15-1:00*
1:00-2:00 Adverse Food Reactions – Dr. Desha Jordan, MD
- Participants will be able to define FPIES, EoE, IgE mediated allergy
- Particpants will be able to list first step in management of FPIES, EoE and IgE mediated allergy
2-2:45: Infantile Reflux – Dr. Sirine Belaid, MD
- Participants will be able to define the physiologic mechanisms of infantile reflux
- Participants will be able to identify two common symptoms of infantile reflux
2:45-3:00 Break*
3:00-4:00 : Tools of Feeding, Kristin Clarkson, CRNP and Garrett Bowers, OTR/L
- Participants will be able to identify proper posture and supports to use during feeding
- Participants will be able identify DME that could assist in positioning for feeding
- Participants will be able to identify the appropriate referral for common feeding concerns
- Participants will be able to identify medical management options to address sialorrhea and facilitate feeding development
- Participants will be able to identify proper tools and equipment to use for oral stimulation , self feeding and progression of oral development
4:00- 5:00 Baby Lead Weaning with Medically Complicated/ Hypotonic Patients, Kim Kubistek, OTD, OTR/L, CNT, and Colleen Lyons CCC-SLP
- Participant will describe 2 differences between baby lead weaning and traditional weaning.
- Participate will list 3 baby lead weaning adaptations for medically complicated children.
- Participant will identify an environmental, caregiver education, skill impact, and safety components for therapy goals.
5:00- 5:15 PM: Wrap Up and Questions Elizabeth M. Sinclair, MD
Allison Baggiano MS CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: compensation from UPMC, Duquesne University China Health Institute, Therapy Source Inc, University of Pittsburgh. Non-financial disclosures: none
Sirine Belaid, MD
Fellow
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Garrett Bowers, OTR/L
Coordinator of Occupational Therapy Services
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Kristin Clarkson, CRNP
Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Desha Jordan MD, FAAP
Clinical Director
Assistant Professor Pediatrics
Department of Pediatric Allergy-Immunology
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Elizabeth (Liz) Meinert King, MS RD CNSC
Clinical Dietitian, Department of Clinical Nutrition
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Jessica Kirin, RD, LDN, IBCLC
Clinical Dietitian,
Department of Clinical Nutrition
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Kimberly Kubistek, OTD, OTR/L, CNT
Coordinator of Occupational Therapy Services
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Colleen Lyons, CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Raymond Maguire, DO
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Victoria (Tori) M. Powell, CRNP
Associate Director, Feeding and Swallowing Center
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
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
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Katherine White MA CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Relevant financial relationship to disclose: salary from UPMC. Non-financial disclosures: none
Information link for ASHA CEU information, Disclosures and Completion Requirements can be found on the overview page under “Additional Information.”
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.
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.5 contact hours.
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.
Available Credit
- 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 5.50 Attendance
Price
For a group rate contact Tori Powell at powellv@upmc.edu
Learning experiences and resource materials will be accessible to all individuals, including participants with disabilities. Please email powellv@upmc.edu with special needs (dietary, hearing and/or physical) requests at least one week prior to the conference.
In the event that the conference needs to be rescheduled, all participants will be notified via email. All participants will be given the option to either attend on the rescheduled date or receive a full refund within 60 days .
All cancelations must be sent to us email or fax (see contact information below). Tuition for cancellations received before August 23, 2024 will be refunded in full. After August 23, 2024, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded, and no refunds will be made after September 2, 2024.
Fax# 412-692-5563
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