Update in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference

Friday & Saturday
November 6 & 7, 2009 

Medical University of South Carolina 
Institute of Psychiatry Auditorium
Charleston, South Carolina 

Conference Overview  |  Conference Faculty  |  Conference Itinerary  |  Course Objectives

Historic Charleston  |  Accommodations  |  Conference Location 

Who Should Attend  |  REGISTRATION  |  Accreditation  |  Credit Designation

Disclosure  |  Statement of Purpose  |  Americans with Disabilities Act

Effective mental health services for children, adolescents, and their families present unique challenges to clinical providers.  To assure positive outcomes, these challenges often require specialized clinical skills, rational approaches to decision making, and high sensitivity to the nuances of collaborative care when treatment plans call for coordination among many individuals - including clinicians, teachers, relatives, courts, etc.  This event will provide practical tips for identifying and managing those common concerns.

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Laura K. Campbell, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

James E. Edwards, MD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

Ricardo J. Fermo, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

Kevin M. Gray, MD
Assistant Professor; Youth Division
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

Rochelle F. Hanson, PhD
Professor and Director of Clinical Operations
National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center
Medical University of South Carolina

Sondra Keller, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

Eve Spratt, MD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

Moderator
Medical University of South Carolina

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At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• (Fermo) TBA
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• (Fields) TBA
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• (Gray) Demonstrate familiarity with the prevalence of the use of various substances among adolescents in the United States
• (Gray) Understand basic methods for evidence-based screening, clinical assessment, and treatment of adolescent substance abuse
• (Keller) TBA
• (Keller) TBA
• (Spratt) Identify major diagnostic criteria for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• (Spratt) Describe treatment of major target symptoms & co-morbidities
• (Spratt) Identify several community resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders patients
• (Campbell) Identify actual and perceived barriers to adherence in adolescents with chronic medical conditions
• (Campbell) Discuss at least two promising interventions to improve adherence to treatment regimens in teens
• (Hanson) Understand the research literature related to evidence-based, trauma-focused interventions for children and adolescents
• (Hanson) Identify strategies and treatment approaches to address trauma-related symptoms among children and adolescents 

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Charleston is a place where sand castles are built across the harbor from historic forts, where children ride scooters down 300-year-old streets, and where you can see modern theater in America’s oldest playhouse. Less than 15 miles away, you can stroll the gardens of the beautiful plantations, bask in the sun on wide sandy beaches, sail, play golf, tennis or ride bikes on a luxurious island resort.

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Institute of Psychiatry Auditorium
Medical University of South Carolina
67 President Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29425

Please visit our Directions page for more detailed information about location, directions and parking.

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Professionals with mental health interests including physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors. 

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General Registration Fee
On or Before November 1, 2009: $225
After November 1, 2009: $275

MUSC Employee Discounts
Faculty/Staff: $150
Trainees: $100

One-Day Registration Rate
General Public: $125
MUSC Faculty/Staff/Trainees: $75

REGISTER NOW

Cancellations after November 1, 2009 are subject to a $50 processing fee.

1) ONLINE: Register using a credit card payment at our secure website by clicking on the link above.
2) PHONE: Register using a credit card by calling (843) 792-0175.
3) MAIL: Print and mail your completed registration form with check payment.

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• The Medical University of South Carolina designates this educational activity for maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (approval is pending)
• The SC Board of Examiners in Psychology will approve 8 Category A credits. 
• The SC Board of Social Work Examiners will approve 8 hours of general credit. 
• The SC Board of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists Examiners will approve 8 hours of CE credit. 
• For all other health professionals, MUSC will award .8 Continuing Education Units.
   (1 contact hour = .1 CEU)

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This conference will provide in-depth reviews of best-practice guidelines in the care of patients presenting in real-world psychiatric and primary care service settings.

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