Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of PANDAS in Clinical Practice
This three-hour workshop will provide an in-depth look into the diagnosis and management of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). Participants will learn about the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment options for PANDAS. The workshop will also discuss the challenges and controversies in diagnosing and managing this condition. Through case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights and tools to enhance their clinical practice.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/ComprehensiveDiagnosis/viewFREE WEBINAR
Learning Objectives:
- Describe six key diagnostic criteria for PANDAS.
- Identify three main treatment strategies for managing PANDAS: antibiotics, immunomodulators, and psychotropic medications/therapy.
- Explain the importance of parental understanding and support in the management of children with PANDAS.
Agenda:
- Introduction to PANDAS (30 minutes):
- Overview of PANDAS
- Clinical presentation and symptoms
- Diagnostic Criteria and Assessment (30 minutes):
- Current diagnostic criteria
- Differentiating PANDAS from other disorders
- Treatment Strategies (60 minutes):
- Overview of three types of treatments: antibiotics, immunomodulators, and psychotropic medications and therapy
- Parental Guidance and Support (30 minutes):
- Educating parents about the nature of PANDAS
- Strategies for supporting the child and managing expectations
- Case Studies and Interactive Discussion (30 minutes):
- Presentation of real-world cases
- Group discussion and Q&A
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: intermediate
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
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Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.