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Description
Course Sections/Outline
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Understanding Pediatric Medical Anxiety
Developmental Considerations in Pediatric Distress
Preparation Programs and Interventions
Coping Skills Training for Parents and Children
Behavior Management in the Clinical Setting
Post-Procedure Adjustment and Aftercare
Special Topics in Pediatric Medical Preparation
Conclusion
References
Post-Test: Preparing Young Patients an Their Parents For Medical Procedures: Strategies To Reduce Distress And Promote Coping
Program Evaluation
Learn more about the behavioral strategies to help children and their parents cope with a range of medical procedures, from well-care procedures to diagnostic studies to treatment.
by Melissa VanHorn Becker, PhD
2 CE Credit Hours
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Medical procedures can be a significant source of stress for young patients and their families, often leading to heightened anxiety, behavioral challenges, and long-term emotional impacts. This course provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to prepare children and their parents for medical procedures, reduce distress, and promote effective coping. By exploring predictors of medical anxiety, developmental influences, and the roles of both parental and provider behavior, participants will learn to tailor preparation and coping interventions to diverse patient needs. Through practical tools and techniques, such as psychological preparation programs, coping skills training, and parent-focused guidance, this course equips professionals to enhance the procedural experience and improve long-term outcomes for pediatric patients and their families.
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CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Melissa VanHorn Becker, PhD
Cost:$19.00
20-1276132
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At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify four common predictors of medical anxiety in pediatric patients and distinguish their roles in shaping children’s procedural distress.
Explain the influence of developmental stages, from infancy through adolescence, on children’s responses to medical procedures and coping strategies tailored to each stage.
Incorporate evidence-based preparation strategies, (e.g., providing tailored information, using distraction techniques) into clinical practice with parents and children to collectively reduce procedural distress and manage anxiety.
Evaluate the effectiveness of specific coping mechanisms, including relaxation techniques, positive self-talk, and imagery, in reducing distress during medical procedures.
PDF Course Download Link
Description
Course Sections/Outline
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Understanding Pediatric Medical Anxiety
Developmental Considerations in Pediatric Distress
Preparation Programs and Interventions
Coping Skills Training for Parents and Children
Behavior Management in the Clinical Setting
Post-Procedure Adjustment and Aftercare
Special Topics in Pediatric Medical Preparation
Conclusion
References
Post-Test: Preparing Young Patients an Their Parents For Medical Procedures: Strategies To Reduce Distress And Promote Coping
Program Evaluation
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HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by a healthcare regulatory board, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.
CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Melissa VanHorn Becker, PhD
Cost:$19.00
20-1276132
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
