Module III. Unique Pediatric Assessment Considerations

This module provides a review of unique pediatric assessment considerations.
The presentations' content focuses on comprehensive vs. problem-focused assessment, family and care unit assessment, effective developmental communication in pediatric care, and other specific pediatric assessments.
This activity awards 4.5 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 4.5 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:

  • Learners will distinguish indications for each type of assessment and specific developmentally appropriate components of each.
  • Learners will recognize the impact of family/care influences on pediatric care.
  • Learners will apply knowledge of appropriate pediatric developmental approaches to patient-centered care.
  • Learners will comprehend components and apply knowledge of techniques necessary for specific focused pediatric assessments.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 NAPNAP Contact Hours
Course opens: 
01/16/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2030
Cost:
$175.00

NAPNAP Pediatric Nursing Micro-credential

Part 1. Comprehensive vs. Problem-focused Assessment
Brittany Christiansen, PhD, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, FNP-C, AE-C, CNE

Part 2. Family and Care Unit Assessment
Molly Lalonde, CPNP-PC, PMHS

Part 3. Effective Developmental Communication in Pediatric Care
Nanci Haze, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC

Part 4. Other Specific Pediatric Assessments
Christina Quick, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, CHSE

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 4.5 NAPNAP contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 4.50 NAPNAP Contact Hours

Price

Cost:
$175.00
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