Down Syndrome: Health Care Updates for the Primary Care Physician
- Continuing Education
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Master the latest evidence-based strategies to proactively diagnose, manage, and optimize lifelong care for individuals with Down syndrome using cutting-edge guidelines and emerging research.
- Online; Self-Paced
This course is offered on demand and participants progress through the materials at their own pace.
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Overview
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition in humans, but do you know the latest evidence-based medicine on how to best manage these patients? Much has changed since medical school. Many health care guidelines and emerging literature are changing the way that individuals with Down syndrome are diagnosed, followed, and managed. Astute physicians can now detect associated conditions before they become symptomatic in an effort to maximize health care development.
Learning Objectives
- Define the causes of Down syndrome.
- Describe the evidenced-based best practices for, and implications of, receiving and delivering a prenatal vs. postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
- Identify medical conditions associated with Down syndrome, their characteristic signs and symptoms, and their treatment options.
- Discuss health care guidelines for Down syndrome.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Massachusetts General Hospital.
Participant Types
Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Outline
Topic 1: Case Presentation
Brian Skotko
Topic 2: Prenatal Diagnosis
Brian Skotko
Topic 3: Postnatal Diagnosis
Brian Skotko
Topic 4: Genetic Variations of Down Syndrome
Brian Skotko
Topic 5: Newborn Visit
Brian Skotko
Topic 6: Hematologic Disorders
Brian Skotko
Topic 7: Potential Health Concerns
Brian Skotko
Topic 8: Translocation Down Syndrome
Brian Skotko
Topic 9: Summary
Brian Skotko
Posttest and Evaluation
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Brian Skotko
MD, MPP
- Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital
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Course Fees
Fee Disclaimer
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment.
At the end of the registration process, a $5 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration. Because online course materials can be accessed immediately, refunds are not permitted. For more information, please email: ceprograms@hms.harvard.edu.
| Role | Standard Price |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $49.00 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $49.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | $49.00 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $49.00 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.