Full course description
Pediatrics is an ever-changing field requiring continual educational updates to best care for the pediatric population. The 2025 Practical Pediatrics Conference includes updates in several areas of care, including allergies, neurology, pediatric dentistry, physical therapy, pediatric obesity, and an update on syphilis. Conference attendees will learn best practice approaches to pediatric care.
6.0 CE Hours
Location
Online via Zoom
Registration
| Physicians, nurse practitioners, other medical professionals, assistants | $50 | |
| Current full-time students | $10 | Use code PEDstudent at checkout |
Designed For
Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Providers, Behavioral Therapists, Fellows, Residents, Students, and Other Interested Health Care Providers
Provided By
- Creighton University School of Medicine
- CHI Health
- Creighton University Office of Continuing Education
Schedule
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:25 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Nick Townley, MD
Assistant Professor
Creighton University School of Medicine
Children’s Nebraska
8:30 a.m.
Allergy/Asthma Update
Sponsored by the Nebraska Asthma Coalition
9:15 a.m.
An Overview of Pediatric Obesity
Amber Hildreth, DO
Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatrics
University of California San Diego
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
10 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.
Pediatric Dentistry
Claire Koukol, DDS
Assistant Professor, Department of Growth and Development
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Children’s Nebraska
11a.m.
Physical Therapy Overview in Schools
Susan Riley, PT, MS, DPT, PCS
Director of Physical Therapy Department
Associate Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
12:15 p.m.
Poster Session
1p.m.
Panel Discussion: Neurology A to Z
Headaches:
Katie Zander, DNP, APRN-NP
Instructor
Creighton University College of Nursing
Children’s Nebraska
Seizures:
Kristin Emodi, DNP, APRN-NP
Instructor
Creighton University College of Nursing
Children’s Nebraska
Autoimmune Encephalitis:
Jacquie Hanks, DNP, APRN-NP
Associate Professor
Creighton University College of Nursing
Children’s Nebraska
2 p.m.
Break
2:15 p.m.
Update on Syphilis Surge
Clayton Mowrer, DO
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Children’s Nebraska
3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks, Evaluation and Adjournment
Nick Townley, MD