Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by UK HealthCare CECentral and Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky. University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPE Competencies

  • Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
  • Interprofessional Communication

CNE

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 10 nursing contact hours.

Needs Statement

Medical Providers at Children's Advocacy Centers need ongoing education in order to provide medical care to children who have experienced sexual abuse. They need up to date information in order to diagnose and treat children referred to the CAC. They need to be aware of CAC quality measures and require the requisite skills to comply with those standards. Finally, they need skill in communicating their medical findings to other community partners. Providers need guidance speaking with children and caregivers about internet dangers. Providers need to be aware of updates to evidence collection procedures. Providers don't always order recommended STI testing and treatment . Participants struggle to answer
questions related to child sexual abuse in court. Physicians need to improve their ability to recognize signs of physical abuse.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe updates to the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit
2. Identify signs of child physical abuse
3. Discuss how to address internet safety with their patients
4. Order recommended STI testing and treatment
5. Discuss how to answer challenging questions posed to them in court

Target Audience

Pediatric providers (MD, PA, RN, ARNP) who provide medical care to children who have experienced sexual abuse.

Faculty Disclosure

All planners, speakers, authors, and reviewers involved with content development for continuing education activities provided by the University of Kentucky are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of the activity. Detailed disclosures will be included in participant materials or given prior to the start of the activity.