Integrative Health Symposium: Approaches to Pediatric Pain Management
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018
Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building on the Raymond G. Perelman Campus
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Please see attached for full schedule, faculty list and committee members. 

OVERVIEW
The evidence base for integrative health practices for pain management is growing. Nonpharmacologic approaches to pain management are increasingly recognized as an important adjunct to reduce opioid dependence. Incorporation of nonpharmacologic approaches is now a Joint Commission pain management standard for accredited hospitals. This one-day symposium will offer healthcare practitioners a review of the evidence and research on integrative health practices for pediatric pain management and their application in the clinical setting.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The conference will be held in the Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building on the Raymond G. Perelman Campus. The registration fee is $125 (MD), $75 (RD, RN, NP, fellows, residents and other allied healthcare professionals) and includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, parking and syllabus material.
COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.     Explain the history and current status of the opioid addiction epidemic and the impact of opiate prescriptions on the evolution of this public health crisis
2.     Describe the current state of evidence of the use of mind-body approaches to 
pain management, including acupuncture, mindfulness, hypnosis, yoga, massage, osteopathic manipulation and virtual reality
3.     Describe the developmental biology of pain perception
4.     Apply mind-body approaches to pain management in the clinical setting
5.     Discuss the current state of evidence of the use of cannabis treatments for pediatric pain

ACCME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 
6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

NURSING STATEMENT
The Integrative Health Conference does not provide continuing nursing education 
(CNE) contact hours. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
Nurses who attend this course, sign-in, and complete and submit a nurse attendance verification form and an evaluation, may receive a certificate of completion which 
can be used toward their re-licensure and most re-certification containing education requirements.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc. 7.0 Contact hours or .7 AOTA CEUs will be awarded to participants at the completion of the program. Assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. Approved Provider Number: 4878. Appropriate for Intermediate-level Occupational Therapists.
Course falls under category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process.

DIETITIAN ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital has requested CEU hours of continuing education credit for registered dietitians for the conference.
APA ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Intermediate Instructional Level. 1 credit per hour is awarded.

SOCIAL WORK ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full workshop and complete the required evaluation are eligible for 6.0 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton University City, located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight rate is $172 single and double occupancy plus a 16.25 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will refund any registration fees, less a $40 service charge, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellation must be received in writing by Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. No refunds will be issued thereafter. 
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Continuing Medical Education Department at 215-590-5263.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recognizes the following donors for their generous support of the Integrative Health Symposium. This conference would not be possible without their support, and the help of many other dedicated parents and families.

•    The Gitlin Foundation 
•    Lynne and William M. Garbose

•    Bryna and Frederick Berman
•    Bethany Asplundh