1. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Apply verbal de-escalation skills during the care of pediatric behavioral health patients.
2. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Assess developmental level and needs of a patient and apply that knowledge to individualized care.
3. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Assess patients' needs and determine appropriate patient engagement strategies.
4. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Determine best methods for communication with patients (verbal, non-verbal) based on developmental status and presentation.

1. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will self-report increased knowledge related to the care of pediatric behavioral health patients.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development, is an approved provider of nursing professional development by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development, designates this activity for a maximum of 6.0 Contact Hours.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Vanderbilt University Medical Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this educational activity for 6.0 CE credit toward the continuing educational of psychologists.

No partial credit may be awarded.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

It is the policy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities.  If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please speak with the CME Associate listed below.