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A Distance
Learning Curriculum and Online Training Resources in Pediatric
Preventive Care
With a grant
from the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau,
Bright Futures at Georgetown University has developed a comprehensive
training curriculum for pediatric providers. The curriculum is
designed for all health professionals who provide well-child
care for infants, children, and teens, especially those served
by state
MCH programs or by Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic,
and Treatment (EPSDT) program.
Coordinated
Training
The curriculum
offers a coordinated training mechanism for pediatric professionals
by highlighting similarities in content
of preventive
and health-promotion services in both MCH and Medicaid primary
care settings. Although these two programs are administered
separately, both the content and standard of care are essentially
the same.
Evidence-Based
Standards
Based on the
Bright Futures guidelines, the curriculum incorporates standards
of care recommended by AAP, CDC, Medicaid,
and
other government and professional organizations.
A Comprehensive
Approach to Pediatric Training
The Well-Child
Care curriculum offers:
- A
series of modules to guide providers through each component
of the well-child visit
- Special
topic modules on developmental/behavioral assessment, oral
health, and cultural competence to enhance
interdisciplinary knowledge
- A focus
on communication, cultural sensitivity, and family-centered
care
- Documentation
tips to maximize claims review and reimbursement
- An electronic
toolbox allowing access to the ACIP immunization schedule,
CDC growth charts, AAP periodicity
schedule, and other provider resources
- The option
to earn CME credits through Georgetown University
State-Specific
Adaptation
Designed to
be easily adaptable, with additional funding, the curriculum
can be customized to include state-specific information
such as periodicity schedules, referral criteria, and documentation
protocols. The project welcomes collaboration with states to
assist them in meeting the needs of health agencies, providers, and populations.
Read
more about the Well-Child Care curriculum
or contact:
John
T. Richards, Principal Investigator
Bright Futures at Georgetown University
Telephone: (202) 784-9772
E-mail: richarjt@georgetown.edu
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