{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Identifying Life-Threatening Syncope in Children ((Non-Physician Credit))

Activity Steps

Description

The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.

In this literature review, the topic of syncope is children in explored. The differences between vasovagal syncope and cardiac syncope are discussed, with an eye toward helping to determine characteristics that indicate a cardiology evaluation is needed. In addition, ways to manage syncope in this population are provided.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

To identify and manage life-threatening syncope in children.

Price: $10.00

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Test Code: EMNN0814
Published: Aug 2014
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: James R. Roberts