Join us for a 3-session virtual program series on pediatric pain and symptom management with board-certified pediatric pharmacist, Melissa Hunt, PharmD, BCPPS.
In this 3-part program designed for medical professionals, clinicians and providers, the presenter will address the most pressing issues in pediatric pain and symptom management for children and adolescents with medical complexity and those receiving palliative care and possibly end-of-life care.
The goal of the Deeper Dive Series is to offer a more robust and detailed discussion with (3) 1-hour webinars over the course of (3) weeks. With this format, participants will receive in depth instruction in this challenging subject area and have the added benefit of one presenter directing a consistent discussion and building upon information from previous sessions. Up to 3 CE credits are available for Nurses and Social Workers for the 3 webinars.
Webinar Titles (see detailed description below)
April 4, 2025:
Webinar 1 - Effective and Comprehensive Approaches to Pediatric Pain Management
April 11, 2025:
Webinar 2 - Beyond the Prescription: Rethinking Nausea & Vomiting in Pediatric Palliative Care
April 18, 2025:
Webinar 3 - Breath, Balance and Comfort: Managing Secretions, Constipation and Dyspnea
Effective & Comprehensive Approaches to Pediatric Pain Management:
Exploring pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to effectively manage pain in pediatric palliative care
Brief Description:
Pain remains one of the most common and uncontrolled symptoms for patients receiving hospice and palliative care. Effective pain management is one of the most compassionate ways to care for our patients. This presentation will provide healthcare providers with a comprehensive overview of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for managing pain in pediatric palliative and hospice care, including opioid selection and conversion based on patient-specific factors. This session aims to equip clinicians with the tools necessary to provide individualized, effective pain relief for children in palliative care settings.
Learning Objectives:
Beyond the Prescription: Rethinking Nausea & Vomiting in Pediatric Palliative Care:
When conventional treatments fall short - discover alternative strategies for managing nausea and vomiting with a palliative care lens
Brief Description:
Nausea and vomiting is a significant symptom among children receiving palliative or hospice care. Most antiemetics block one or more of the receptors involved in the pathophysiology, however no antiemetic blocks all possible receptors. Therefore, patients must be evaluated to determine potential etiologies and distinguish mechanisms involved in order to most effectively treat these symptoms. Management in children is complicated by medication restrictions and side effects. Through case examples, this session will review age-dependent etiologies of nausea and vomiting, determine potential mechanisms, and evaluate non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options based on pathophysiology.
Learning Objectives:
Breath, Balance, and Comfort: Managing Secretions, Constipation, and Dyspnea:
Practical approaches to optimizing comfort and quality of life by addressing these common yet challenging symptoms
Brief Description:
This webinar provides healthcare professionals with practical strategies for managing three common and challenging symptoms—constipation, secretion, and dyspnea—in children with life-limiting conditions. Focusing on pediatric hospice and palliative care, the session will explore both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to improve comfort and quality of life in children facing advanced illnesses. Through case studies, expert insights, and actionable interventions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of symptom management that prioritizes the child’s comfort and overall well-being.
Learning Objectives:
The Deeper Dive Series is separate from the PPC Webinar Series. The Deeper Dive webinars are not included with the PPC Webinar Series. To register for the Deeper Dive series, Click HERE. For pricing information for the Deeper Dive series, check out the information below or Click HERE.
Deeper Dive Webinar Series Payment Options
Option 1: Individual Registration
Purchase all 3 webinars and receive a 25% discount
$45 – 1 webinar (Optional: add $25 for (1) CEU for nurses or social workers)
$90 - 2 webinars (Optional: add $50 for (2) CEUs for nurses or social workers)
$101 - 3 webinars (Optional: add $75 for (3) CEUs for nurses or social workers)
Option 2: Group Registration - 5-10 registrants
Purchase all 3 webinars and receive a 25% discount
$420 - 1 webinar (5 CEUs are included for nurses or social workers - additional CEUs are $25 each)
$840 - 2 webinars (5 CEUS are included - additional CEUs are $25 each)
$945 - 3 webinars (5 CEUs are included - additional CEUs are $25 each)
Option 3: Group Registration - 11-50 registrants
Purchase all 3 webinars and receive a 25% discount
$840 - 1 webinar (11 CEUs are included for nurses or social workers - additional CEUs are $25 each)
$1680 - 2 webinars (11 CEUS are included - additional CEUs are $25 each)
$1890 - 3 webinars (11 CEUS are included - additional CEUs are $25 each)
For 2025, there will be 2 Deeper Dives consisting of (3) webinars in each series.
(3) webinars - April 2025 (3) webinars - September 2025
Each Deeper Dive series includes in depth presentations over a (3) week period with (1) webinar each week for (3) weeks. Each Deeper Dive series will take place over (3) weeks with a consistent presenter or team of presenters.
All webinars are 1 hour and will take place on Friday starting at 9 am PST/ 10:00 am MST/ 11:00 am CST/ 12:00 pm EST.
Following each webinar, all registrants will receive a link to the recording (not to be shared with others), CE requirement information (if applicable) and information from the presenter.
No. Our system is designed so that a different people may attend each webinar. The Group Leader will receive a form before each webinar to sign up individuals from your organization. For more information, please contact info@ppcwebinars.org
Yes, there are registration options for the purchase of 1, 2 or all 3 webinars.
There is a 25% discount for the purchase of all 3 webinars in the Deeper Dive series.
CE credit is available for NURSES and SOCIAL WORKERS through the California State University (CSU) Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care. Here is their statement:
1.0 CE Contact Hours. CEs provided through Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning.
This provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 11422 and by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE-3405 through the CSUSM WASC Accreditation.
For other disciplines, attendance certificates are provided to self report CE credit.
The Deeper Dive series does not offer CME. CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care offers educational opportunities for APRNs, PAs and RNs that cannot be obtained with the Deeper Dive series. Click HERE for more information.
CME is not available with the Deeper Dive series.
1. For Nurses or Social Workers to claim CE credit from CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, you MUST register WITH CSU for each Deeper Dive webinar AND complete a course evaluation for each Deeper Dive Webinar at this link:
LINK FOR CSU CE REGISTRATION AND COURSE COMPLETION
2. Select the webinar and click Add to Cart.
3. Click above where it says SIGN IN. Follow the prompts and either SIGN IN or CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
4. Follow the CE instructions once you click the link above to complete your CE webinar course evaluation and receive your CSU course completion certificate.
CSU CE INSTRUCTIONS
5. If you were unable to attend the live webinar, you can still receive CE credit by watching the webinar and following the link above within 30 days of the live webinar.
6. In order to receive CE, you must register for CE with CSU and complete an evaluation on the CSU website at the link above within 30 DAYS of the live webinar.
7. After 30 days from the date of the live webinar, CE registration and fulfillment for that webinar will expire. For instructions on how to complete CE requirements for nurses and social workers following a Deeper Dive webinar: CSU CE INSTRUCTIONS.
For more information about CE for nurses and social workers, please contact info@ppcwebinars.org
The pricing sheet and registration form allows the group leader or the registrant to indicate individual designations regarding CE credit for NURSES or SOCIAL WORKERS. CE credit is only available for NURSES or SOCIAL WORKERS for the PPC Webinar Series.
For more information, please contact info@ppcwebinars.org
Yes - the Deeper Dive webinars will be available for purchase at a later date. CE will not be available for those who did not register for the Deeper Dive series.
Yes, the PPC Webinar Series offers a 10-webinar series in 2025. Click HERE for more information, pricing and registration. CE is available for nurses and social workers for each webinar. CE is not available for those who did not register for the PPC Webinar Series. The PPC Webinar Series is free to families and students.
Previous PPC Webinars are available for purchase from the PPC Archived Webinars Library. Click HERE for archived webinars.
PPCC Firefly Chats are interactive discussions with caregivers and providers. Firefly Chats are always free of charge to all, but registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to access previously recorded Firefly Chats.
Feel free to contact info@ppcwebinars.org
