Acupressure for Pediatric Symptom Management 2026

Washington, DC US
May 16, 2026

Course Description 

The goal of this activity is to introduce nurses to foundational, evidence-informed acupressure techniques that can be safely integrated into pediatric care to support symptom management. Medical teams frequently encounter symptoms such as pain, nausea, anxiety, and sleep disruption, yet often have limited non-pharmacologic tools they can use in real time. Participants will learn a focused set of high-yield acupressure points and techniques for common symptoms, along with guidance on safe application and appropriate use in pediatric patients. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on practice and practical integration into existing clinical workflows. By the end of the activity, participants will be able to apply a small number of techniques with confidence

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners

Learning Objectives

  1. Apply evidence-informed acupressure techniques to support management of pain, nausea, anxiety, and sleep disruption in pediatric patients within clinical care settings.
  2. Assess patient symptoms and identify appropriate opportunities to integrate acupressure techniques safely into existing clinical workflows.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.75 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 4.75 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 4.75 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
04/25/2026
Course expires: 
07/15/2026
Event starts: 
05/16/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/16/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
Rating: 
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Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Course Director(s)

Risi Idiokitas

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Risi Idiokitas

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital 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. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.

Credit Designation

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 4.75 Live ANCC contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 4.75 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 4.75 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 4.75 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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