Evidence Based Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Headache and Migraine

This course for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include a review of current literature and clinical pathways followed by Children's Hospital Colorado for pediatric headaches and migraines. In addition to a presentation from a content expert, attendees will participate in case study review to provide direction on practice. As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to headaches and migraines in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients.

Estimated time for completion: 1 hour

Target Audience

Nurses, Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, EMS

Learner Outcomes

As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to headaches and migraines in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the diagnostic criteria for migraine as outlined in the ICHD-3 classification. 
  • Describe acute migraine treatment.
  • Discuss when prevention is necessary and identify what agents are approriate.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD
Course opens: 
05/11/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States

Faculty Presenter:

Marcy Yonker, MD, FAHS
Clinical Professor, Child Health
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Director, Pediatric Headache
Francescon Endowed Chair in Headache Treatment
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Peer Reviewer:

Elizabeth Ackley, MD
Assistant Professor, Child Neurology
University of Colorado School of Medicine 
Headache Specialist
Children’s Hospital Colorado

 

Dr. Yonker, faculty for this session, is a principal investigator with NICAM, PCORI, AMGEN, ABBVIE, LILLY, BIOHAVEN/PFIZER and TEVA. All other planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

 

Medical
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nursing
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 educational activity for 1 nursing contact hour(s) is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.

EMS
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a State of Colorado recognized EMS Training Group (CO-049) and will provide 1 continuing education credit(s) for all pre-hospital providers.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.

Criteria to Obtain Continuing Education Certificate
Complete this course
Complete the course evaluation

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

You will need access to the internet, speakers or a headset to participate in this course.