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Forward34th Annual O'Neil Pediatric Clinical Update
LIVE HYBRID ACTIVITY
This conference focuses on assessment and management of common pediatric conditions in hospital, ambulatory and community settings. Current clinical issues and implications for children's health and practitioner care delivery are presented and discussed.
Target Audience
Interprofessional participation is encouraged for RNs, advanced practice providers, child life specialists, medical assistants, OTs, PTs, RTs, social workers, students, EMS providers and others interested in improving the care of infants, children, and youth. After attending this educational offering, participants will self-report increased knowledge of current and emerging trends in pediatric healthcare.
Learner Outcome
After attending this educational offering, participants will self-report increased knowledge of current and emerging trends in pediatric healthcare.
Objectives
- Explore innovations in digital mental health, including AI-driven tools and the value of asynchronous clinical programs.
- Discuss insights into how these advancements enhance care accessibility and improve mental health outcomes.
- Explore current and future technology in the management of pediatric Type 1 Diabetes.
- Discuss the responses of pediatric patients with Autism in the medical environment, how the Adaptive Care Program is used, and identify support strategies clinicians can utilize while working with children with neurodevelopmental differences.
- Evaluate current self-concept through utilization of the Core Self Evaluation tool.
- Recognize the connection between clinician well-being and quality of care for patients, families, and the broader community.
- Discuss the diagnosis of Functional Neurologic Disorder, its clinical presentation and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Discuss common symptoms associated with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
- Explore the impacts of robotics and navigation on safety and accuracy in pediatric spine surgery.
- Discuss differential diagnosis and management plans for patients presenting to the emergency department with varying urgent and emergent complaints.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Brochure | 918.03 KB |
Agenda
Thursday, September 25, 2025
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in and Welcome |
| 8:15 | From Algorithms to Empathy: Digital Intervention and AI’s Role in Mental Health |
| Jenna Glover, PhD | |
| 9:15 | Current and Future Technology in Type 1 Diabetes |
| Jessica Stoughton, MS, RN, CPNP-PC | |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:15 | Many Strategies, One Patient: Supporting Medical Experiences of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Markelle Springsteen BS, CCLS | |
| Hope Wright, BS, CCLS | |
| 11:15 | Well-Being at the Core: Creating Positive Ripples from Clinician to Community |
| Anna Woodroof, MS, RN-BC | |
| Danella Pochman, MS, RN, CPNP-PC, NC-BC | |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Functional Neurologic Disorder in Children |
| Aaron Powell, MD | |
| 1:15 | The Dizzy Adolescent: Is it POTS? |
| Jennifer Woods, MD, MS, MEd, FSAHM, FAAP | |
| 2:00 | Break |
| 2:15 | Use of Robotics and Navigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery |
| Mark A. Erickson, MD, MMM | |
| 3:00 | A Day in the Life – Interesting Cases from the Pediatric Emergency Department |
| Kelley Roswell, MD | |
| 4:00 | Wrap-up and Online Evaluation |
| 4:15 | Adjourn |
*Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel this conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.
The course will be held at the Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Conference and Education Center in the Mt. Yale conference room on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Virtual learners will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the event.
Parking Information
CHCO team member should park in their assigned parking locations. Guest to the hospital may park in Lot 10 just East of the hospital on Victor Street.
Faculty
Mark A. Erickson, MD, MMM
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Director
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, Spine Program
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jenna Glover, Ph.D.
Chief Clinical Officer
Headspace
Danella Pochman MS, RN, CPNP-PC, NC-BC
Affiliate Faculty
Regis University, Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Founder and CEO
Gravity Coaching, LLC
Aaron Powell, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Kelley Roswell, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Section of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Emergency Department Attending
Children's Hospital Colorado
Markelle Springsteen, BS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Adaptive Care Program Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Jessica Stoughton, MS, RN, CPNP-PC
Senior Instructor
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
Anna Woodroof, MS, RN-BC
Professional Development Specialist
Professional Development
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jennifer Woods, MD, MS, MEd, FSAHM, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, Adolescent Medicine
Children's Hospital Colorado
Hope Wright, BS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Developmental Pediatrics Clinic
Children's Hospital Colorado
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any change in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this activity, are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering for 7 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Attendance
A general certificate of attendance will be provided to all other attendees.
Available Credit
- 7.00 Attendance
- 7.00 NCPD
Price
***This course only has in-person and virtual options the day of the event during the programing time frame. It will not be recorded, and no continuing education credit will be offered outside of the live event.***
Cancelation Policy
A registration refund, minus a $10.00 cancelation fee, will be granted if cancellation is requested by 14 calendar days from the activity date. No refunds will be granted after this date or for non-attendance. You may send a substitute by notifying the conference coordinator at least three days prior to activity.
Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel this conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if minimum acceptable registration is not attained by September 19, 2025, with a full refund to participants. For additional information, please reach out to Ray Cuellar at [email protected]. If you require special assistance or services to allow full participation, please notify us at least four weeks in advance of the activity.