Module IV. Pediatric Social-emotional Development

This module provides an overview on pediatric social-emotional development.
The presentations' content focuses on protective factors for pediatric social-emotional well-being, common pediatric behavioral concerns and contributing factors, pediatric behavioral and mental health assessment and pediatric behavioral and mental health management.

This activity awards 4.0 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 4.0 NAPNAP contact hours.

Disclaimer

This micro-credential is designed to supplement professional knowledge and competency development. It does not replace formal nursing education, clinical training, professional licensure, degree or certification requirements, nor does it confer authority to practice independently or perform activities outside an individual's legal scope of practice. Participants are responsible for practicing in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, institutional policies, and professional standards.

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this program is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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 identify elements that contribute to pediatric social-emotional and physical well-being.
  • Learners will recognize pediatric behavioral issues, including typical manifestations, and distinguish potential underlying antecedents.
  • Learners will identify milestones and behaviors while differentiating potential mental health abnormal symptoms & behaviors.
  • Learners will recognize developmentally appropriate and effective behavioral & mental health management strategies 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:
$200.00

NAPNAP Pediatric Essentials Micro-credential

Part 1. Protective Factors for Pediatric Social-emotional Well-being
Gail Hornor, DNP, CPNP, SANE-P

Part 2. Common Pediatric Behavioral Concerns and Contributing Factors
Beth Heuer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP

Part 3. Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Assessment
Valerie Griffin, DNP, PPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP

Part 4. Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Management
Jennifer Uzzell DNP, PNP-PC, PMHS, EBP-CH

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 4.0 NAPNAP contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 NAPNAP Contact Hours

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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After entering this activity, learners may exit the activity at any time. Upon returning, learners can re-enter the activity, and will have the option to resume in the place where they exited.

This activity contains four recorded slide presentations. Each recorded slide presentations ("part") is followed by a knowledge check. Each part is 40-70 minutes long.

After completion of all four parts, the following knowledge checks and providing evaluation feedback, learners will be enrolled in Module IV. Assessment by an admin. Please wait for an assessment enrollment email. Learner who successfully complete the assessment will be awarded credit and the Module IV. Pediatric Social-emotional Development certificate of completion.

The participant should:

1. View each video.
2. Complete the following knowledge check questions.
3. Complete the module evaluation.
4. Complete the Module IV. activity.