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 4.0 NAPNAP contact hour of which 0.25 contain pharmacology content.

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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 post test will be awarded 4.0 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 0.25 contain pharmacology content.

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:

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

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 NAPNAP Contact Hours
Course opens: 
01/16/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2030
Cost:
$0.00

Pediatric Fundamentals Micro-credential

Part 1 Essentials of Pediatric Care
Rachel Lyons,

Part 2 Spheres of Pediatric Care
Jennifer Walsh,

Part 3 Social Determinants of Pediatric Health
Mikki Meadows- Oliver,

Part 4 Protective Factors for Pediatric Health
Jessica Peck,

Available Credit

  • 4.00 NAPNAP Contact Hours

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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