Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP

June 10, 2026

This activity provides an overview of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pediatric patients, including diagnosis, common symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Participants will review the role of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, including indications, expected outcomes, and practical strategies for addressing common challenges and caregiver questions.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity. 

Target Audience

  • Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify and interpret common signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pediatric patients.
  2. Analyze clinical scenarios to determine appropriate education and support strategies for patients and families managing OSA and CPAP therapy
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
06/10/2026
Course expires: 
08/09/2026
Event starts: 
06/10/2026 - 12:15pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/10/2026 - 1:15pm EDT
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Pulmonary Nurses Office
United States
Course Director(s)

Miriam Weiss

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

Miriam Weiss

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour(s) for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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