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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.
Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of PANDAS in Clinical Practice
Friday, March 07, 2025, 10:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
Presenter: Daniel Shtraykher, DO FAAP, Khana Kleyn, LMHC
Course Length: 3 Hours
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.
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
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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.
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
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.
Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here 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.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
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