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2026 Pediatric Symposium

Program Details:
July 22, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$10.00 to $45.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
5.25
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
5.25
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
7/19/26 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
7/20/26 8:45 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Please join us at the 2026 Pediatric Symposium where a wealth of information will be presented by experts in their fields of expertise. This year's symposium will include topics related to GI, respiratory, blood, and endocrine disorders and social media trends. NOTE: AHEC Scholars contact Beejay at 843-777-5347 for registration instructions.

Keywords: peds, pediatric, symposium, sickle cell, diabetes, mental health, GI disorders, CF

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the newborn screening history and process for cystic fibrosis in South Carolina.
  • Discuss the basics of CFTR modulators and their uses.
  • Review the makeup of a cystic fibrosis clinical care team and its value.
  • Recognize that sickle cell disease is a multisystem disorder affecting nearly every organ system and requiring a comprehensive approach to evaluation and management.
  • Identify some of the most common acute complications of sickle cell disease, including vaso-occlusive crisis, fever/infection, stroke.
  • Recognize the importance of rapid triage and evaluation of vaso-occlusive crisis, fever/infection and stroke.
  • Differentiate mesenteric adenitis from other GI-specific pathologies.
  • Appraise the clinical features that suggest a chronic inflammatory process (e.g., IBD) versus the self-limiting nature of mesenteric lymphadenopathy.
  • Develop a management strategy for "benign" abdominal pain that addresses patient/parental anxiety and utilizes supportive GI care without over-medicalization.
  • Discuss the operations of the McLeod Diabetes Center.
  • Differentiate between McLeod’s outpatient vs inpatient services.
  • Review the various types of diabetes.
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of diabetes.
  • Describe current technological advances in diabetes management.
  • Discuss social media trends popular among the pediatric population.
  • Discuss the signs and/or symptoms of social media trends.
  • Discuss ways to discuss the dangers of social media trends with the pediatric population.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 7/19/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 7/19/2026)
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.25 contact hours.

  • Health Profession Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 7/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 5.25 hour(s) program is presented by Pee Dee AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 7/19/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 7/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.525 CEUs (5.25 Contact Hours)by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 7/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 5.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Registration will also include a $10.00 non-refundable materials fee in addition to the fees listed above.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Medical Plaza Auditorium
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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