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Monthly Newborn Screening Virtual Education Series Launching in August
In conjunction with members of our Colorado State team,
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS…
Newborn Screening Virtual Education Series
Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month • 12 to 1 p.m.
Via Teleconference (Vidyo Link and Instructions sent upon registration)
Overview, Target Audience, and Learner Outcome:
This activity, designed for the primary care providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams will include a review of current newborn screening disorders screened by the Colorado Newborn Screening Program for Colorado and Wyoming. In addition to a presentation from content experts, attendees will participate in case study review and discussion to provide direction on clinical practice. As a result of this activity, learners will be able to apply new knowledge to ensure current, evidence-based care to their pediatric patients with positive newborn screens.
2019 Dates
August 13th Inborn Errors of Metabolism
September 10th Hemoglobinopathies and Endocrine Disorders
October 8th Cystic Fibrosis and Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCID)
November 12th Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
December 10th Hearing and Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening
Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Describe disorders currently screened for on the Colorado state newborn screening panel and understand the clinical follow-up and care considerations for the various disorders.
- Identify the role primary care providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams have in identifying and providing management for infants identified with disorders on the newborn screening panel.
- Registration and Contact Information: There is no registration fee to attend these events. Monthly flyers are linked above with registration information per topic and date. For further information, please contact sabrina.champagne@childrenscolorado.org