Module I. Overview of Pediatric Health Care

This module provides an overview of pediatric health care.
The presentations' content focuses on essentials of pediatric care, spheres of pediatric care, social determinants of pediatric health, and protective factors for pediatric health. 

This activity awards 3.0 NAPNAP contact hours.

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the module assessment will be awarded 3.00 NAPNAP contact hours.

Target Audience

This groundbreaking program aims to set a consistent, globally recognized standard for pediatric health care delivery, regardless of borders, geography or income levels.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, learners should be able to:

  • Differentiate and recognize the importance of pediatric health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and prompt treatment.
  • Develop a culturally responsive, patient-centered understanding of effective strategies in pediatric health care.
  • Identify potential risk factors for the pediatric population that may cause lasting effects.
  • Identify protective factors to mitigate detrimental effects and increase resilience in the pediatric population.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 NAPNAP Contact Hours
Course opens: 
01/16/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2030
Cost:
$175.00

NAPNAP Pediatric Nursing Micro-credential

Part 1. Essentials of Pediatric Care
Rachel Lyons, PhD, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, CEN

Part 2. Spheres of Pediatric Care
Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE

Part 3. Social Determinants of Pediatric Health
Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, RN, PNP

Part 4 .Protective Factors for Pediatric Health
Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the module assessment will be awarded 3.00 NAPNAP contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 NAPNAP Contact Hours

Price

Cost:
$175.00
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