2012 Primary Care Conference Pediatric & Adolescent Update
March 2, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Gale Garvey at 608.258.6290 with questions.
For more information:
Register Online
download the conference brochure
download a map to St. Mary's Hospital
Course Description
This full-day Friday conference is designed to provide an update on current topics in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Ample time is alloted for participant interaction within each didactic presentation.
Optional Thursday evening or Saturday morning hands-on high-fidelity simulation training is available (first-come, first serve basis) on infant/pediatric resuscitation scenerios and emergency procedures.
Learning objectives:
• Identify methods to address sexual risk-taking behaviors with teens
• Describe how to evaluate and treat depression and attention deficit disorder
• Discuss the basic principles, “spirit” and methods of motivational interviewing to help patients
reduce behavioral risks and improve treatment adherence
• Describe two intervention strategies to motivate resistant patients to engage in behavioral
change, whether for substance use, obesity, exercise, medication adherence or other health
issues
• Review human papillovirus infection, immunizations and tips on how to improve acceptance of
HPV and other important immunizations
• Identify methods to support mothers with breastfeeding and optimize feeding supports
• Identify clinical guidelines and management techniques for pediatric/adolescent upper
respiratory disease