Pediatrics in Practice: An APP Education Series Fall 2025

November 1, 2025

This activity will enhance interprofessional collaboration by providing a shared knowledge base on complex pediatric conditions and procedures. It will improve communication, role clarity, and coordination among advanced practice providers, Ultimately, the symposium will reduce variability in practice and improve patient safety and outcomes. The course will review Pediatric central venous catheters and care, Prader Willi Syndrome, bone health challenges in the premature baby and care of gastrostomy tubes.

Target Audience

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

Following this course:

1. The learner will understand indications for choosing appropriate central venous access and how to appropriately order a central venous access device.

2. The learner will gain understanding of how specific features of each type of central venous line can offer benefit for certain types of patients.

3. The learner will increase their understanding about troubleshooting common central venous line problems and complications.

4.The learner will be able to describe key features of PWS through the clinical course.

5. The learner will be able to recognize red flags for urgent and emergent complications in individuals with PWS.

6.The learner will be able to apply an interdisciplinary approach to the care of families affected by PWS.

7. The learner will be able to identify family-centered approaches for supporting families affected by PWS.

8. The learner will be able to summarize the pathophysiology and risk factors for metabolic bone disease of prematurity

9. The learner will be able to recognize key clinical features and the diagnostic approach for metabolic bone disease of prematurity

10. The learner will be able to outline evidence-based prevention and management strategies for metabolic bone disease of prematurity

11.The learner will be able to identify different types of gastrostomy tubes

12.The learner will be able to review proper post-operative use of a gastrostomy button

13. The learner will be able to review Proper care during the post-operative period

14. Participants will be able to identify 3 different types of enteral feeding formulas (e.g., standard, specialized, elemental) and their indications based on the child’s condition and nutritional needs.

15. Attendees will learn to identify 3 common complications and adverse effects associated with tube feeding (e.g., bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea) and develop strategies for managing these issues.

16. Participants will be able to identify at least one strategy or formula for calculating calorie needs in the infant and pediatric population, taking into consideration their unique growth, activity level, and medical needs.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
    • 1.00 Pharmacotherapeutic
  • 4.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/16/2025
Course expires: 
11/15/2025
Event starts: 
11/01/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
11/01/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00
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Fall 2025 Pediatrics in Practice Symposium Conference Agenda

Saturday November 1, 2025

8:00-9:00 am Central Line

Title: Pediatric Central Venous Catheters and Care

Presenters: Elizabeth A. Lazzaro, CRNP; Ashleah Martinez, CRNP; Chelsea Schoepf, PA-C 

Learning Objectives:

  1. The learner will understand indications for choosing appropriate central venous access and how to appropriately order a central venous access device. 
  2. The learner will gain understanding of how specific features of each type of central venous line can offer benefit for certain types of patients. 
  3. The learner will increase their understanding about troubleshooting common central venous line problems and complications. 

 

9:00-10:00 AM

Title: Everything About Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is Complex: What Clinicians Need to Know to Support Patients and Families

Presenter: Ann Johannson, CRNP

Learning objectives:

  1. Describe key features of PWS through the clinical course.
  2. Recognize red flags for urgent and emergent complications in individuals with PWS.
  3. Apply an interdisciplinary approach to the care of families affected by PWS.
  4. Identify family-centered approaches for supporting families affected by PWS.

 

 10:00-11:00 AM

Title: Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity: Bone Health Challenges in Pre-term Infants

Presenter: John Weidinger, PA-C

Learning Objectives:

  1. Summarize the pathophysiology and risk factors for metabolic bone disease of prematurity
  2. Recognize key clinical features and the diagnostic approach for metabolic bone disease of prematurity
  3. Outline evidence-based prevention and management strategies for metabolic bone disease of prematurity

 

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Feeding

10-11:30

Title: Care of Gastrostomy Tubes

Presenter: Rachael Reif, RN

Learning objectives:

  1. Identify different types of gastrostomy tubes ​
  2. Review proper post-operative use of a gastrostomy button​
  3. Review Proper care during the post-operative period
  4. Identify various skin issues

 

Title: Formula for Success: Navigating Tube Feeding from Calculation to Care

Presenter: Devan Zapatka, CRNP

Learning Objectives:

  1.  Participants will be able to identify 3 different types of enteral feeding formulas (e.g., standard, specialized, elemental) and their indications based on the child’s condition and nutritional needs.
  2.  Attendees will learn to identify 3 common complications and adverse effects associated with tube feeding (e.g., bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea) and develop strategies for managing these issues.
  3.  Participants will be able to identify at least one strategy or formula for calculating calorie needs in the infant and pediatric population, taking into consideration their unique growth, activity level, and medical needs.

 

Microsoft Teams / UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Elizabeth A. Lazzaro, CRNP; Ashleah Martinez, CRNP; Chelsea Schoepf, PA-C 

Ann Johannson, CRNP

John Weidinger, PA-C 

Rachael Reif, RN

Devan Zapatka, CRNP

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. 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.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4 contact hours.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)

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 4 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the event of participation of the activity.

“1 contact hour is approved for advanced pharmacotherapeutic hours"

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
    • 1.00 Pharmacotherapeutic
  • 4.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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