The Well-Child Care curriculum can be used to meet provider training and program needs in a manner that is cost-effective, widely accessible, and easily adaptable. The curriculum is designed to offer users the following:

Access to Training Materials and Resources

The distance-learning format of the curriculum helps to eliminate barriers faced by many providers in geographically remote areas. For practitioners and other health professionals in all regions, the curriculum provides ready access to training materials and resources on pediatric preventive care. The curriculum is available through a standard Internet connection from an office, hospital, public computer lab, library, or home computer.

Increased Training Capacity

The curriculum is designed for use as self-directed individual tutorials, in on-site training sessions, or with groups at remote locations. By eliminating barriers (limited budgets, time away from work, travel restrictions), the curriculum enables states with training sites located miles from those seeking instruction to provide or increase educational capability and availability.

Coordinated MCH and Medicaid/EPSDT Training Opportunities

For states interested in improving coordination between MCH and Medicaid professionals and in creating shared training opportunities, the curriculum highlights similarities in the content of preventive and health-promotion services in both systems of primary care.

Improved Interdisciplinary Skills

Training modules on developmental and behavioral health and on dental/oral health are intended to enhance interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in these two critical areas. The training modules are based primarily on the Bright Futures in Practice mental health guide and oral health pocket guide.

Professional Development Opportunities

This curriculum offers practitioners and other health professionals the possibility of fulfilling job requirements, maintaining certifications and/or licensures, and exploring professional development opportunities. For a fee, those who register for and successfully complete the entire curriculum with a score of 70% or better will be eligible to receive CME credits awarded through Georgetown Hospital or CEU credits through Georgetown University.

Options for Adaptability

Although national in scope, the curriculum is designed for maximum adaptability to meet state or local needs. Periodicity and screening schedules can be modified to reflect state requirements and to address the unique needs of providers or the populations they serve. For information about adapting or customizing the curriculum, please contact the Bright Futures Well-Child Care project at Georgetown University.