KySS Child and Adolescent Mental Health - CE Modules
The KySS Child and Adolescent Mental Health modules are available as individual knowledge-building continuing education (CE) options. If you are interested in a specific topic on mental health disorders, this is your opportunity to increase your knowledge in the areas of screening, assessment and evidence-based management of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Register now to earn your CEs.
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders (PDF) - Bernadette Melnyk
This module includes an overview of mental health disorders, screening tools, clinical interview questions, mental health exams, diagnostic techniques and evidence-based management of mental health disorders in primary care. - Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology (PDF) - Holly Brown
This module includes an analysis of various classes of medications, incorporating variances for ethnic backgrounds, psychopharmacology regimens including safety, efficacy, adverse reactions and drug actions and interactions; tests to monitor responses to psychopharmacology interventions; methods to educate patients and families regarding drug therapy. - Assessment and Management of Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents (PDF) - Bernadette Melnyk
This module includes an introduction to common presentation modes of mood disorders. It provides a detailed description of the screening tools, assessment and evidence-based management strategies for mood disorders, including a specific focus on appropriate assessment and management of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents. - Assessment and Management of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (PDF) – Holly Brown
This module includes an introduction to anxiety disorders. It provides a detailed description of the screening tools, assessment and evidence-based management strategies for anxiety disorders, including a specific focus on generalized anxiety disorder and separation anxiety in children and adolescents. - Assessment and Management of ADHD in Children and Adolescents (PDF) - Randy Ricardi
This module includes an introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It provides a detailed description of the screening tools, assessment and evidence-based management strategies for ADHD, including a specific focus on co-morbid conditions associated with ADHD in children and adolescents.
Who Should Apply?
Professionals practicing in pediatric, adolescent/college, or family primary care and school settings, such as:
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Social workers
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Correctional officers
- Child care workers
- Other health related professionals
CE Accreditation Information
- Continuing Social Work Education from National Association of Social Workers - Arizona Chapter
- Continuing Nursing Education contact hours from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
- Continuing Medical Education credits from the Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Department of Medical Education
Registration
If you have questions regarding the registration process, call (602) 496-0745.
Module Fees
CNE fee: $25 to $66 per module
CME fee: $35 to $96 per module
Refund Policy: Prior to accessing the module, a refund may be requested in writing to ace@asu.edu. A full refund will be granted minus a $25 administration fee.
