Prevention and Screening to Ensure Healthy Populations: A Collaboration between Primary Care and Specialists

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Clinical - 1 Hour(s) Credit 
Series Objectives

• Discuss the history and principles of health screening.
• Identify standard current screens and their sources.
• Describe the impact of screening on individual patients and a population.
• Evaluate tools and techniques to improve screening compliance.

Event Objectives

• Discuss the importance of pediatric screenings: Participants will learn about the critical role of pediatric screenings in primary care, including the benefits of early detection and intervention for various childhood conditions and developmental issues.
• Identify and utilize available screening tools: Attendees will become familiar with various validated screening tools used to assess pediatric health, such as growth charts, developmental screening tools (e.g., Ages and Stages Questionnaires), and vision and hearing tests, and understand how to effectively implement these tools in clinical practice.
• Develop action plans for positive screening results: Participants will gain knowledge on the appropriate steps to take when a child screens positive for a health or developmental condition, including referral processes, treatment options, and follow-up care to ensure comprehensive support for the child and their family.