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ForwardGlobal Child Health Course Spring 2026
The purpose of this course is to prepare the participants for participation in global and “glocal” (global-local) health care experiences through examining global health issues including health care delivery, disease burden, and resource allocation; recognize, diagnose, and manage common illnesses and tropical diseases seen outside the United States; refine clinical judgment and diagnostic skills necessary in lower resource settings through case-based discussion and simulation; and discuss principles of bioethics.
Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support
No financial or in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and manage common illnesses and tropical diseases seen outside the U.S.
- Apply skills needed when working in low- and middle-income country settings.
- Examine global health issues including health care delivery, policy, disease management and resource allocation.
Additional Information
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 Global Child Health Course Spring 2026 Agenda | 328.64 KB |
Kristi Myers, MSN, RN, CPN
Sajithya Perera, Sajithya Perera, MD
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 Statements
Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of X.X AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of X.X LIVE ANCC contact hours.