The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed training resources to help pediatricians and other physicians care for children and young adults with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). These trainings are intended to be facilitated by members of the practice team to encourage discussion in short 15-20 minute presentations. Each training consists of presenter slides, facilitator speakers notes and a case study. These materials can be presented anywhere from staff meetings to professional development opportunities.

The format for the following trainings was inspired by the Spark trainings developed by the Adolescent Health Initiative at the University of Michigan. Their trainings can be found here.

Training Materials

Reproductive Health Care and Congenital Heart Defects

This facilitated mini training provides pediatricians with reproductive health care guidance for adolescents and young adults with congenital heart defects over different life stages. It examines the role of pediatricians in supporting the reproductive health needs and considerations for adolescents and young adults with CHD. Lead content authors: Michelle Gurvitz, MD, MS and Kathryn Osteen, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CNE.
Presentation Slides Speaker's Notes Case Study

Primary Care for Children with Complex Congenital Heart Defects

This facilitated mini training presents an overview of primary care for children with complex congenital heart defects (CCHD). It examines different types of important wellness considerations, associated syndromes for patients with CCHD, as well as best practices for adult transition and what role pediatricians can play. Lead content authors: Kourtney Santucci, MD, FAAP and Divya Suthar, MD, MHA.
Presentation Slides Speaker's Notes Case Study

 

To view the full toolkit for more CHD awareness materials and educational resources click here.

 

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $400,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC/HHS or the US Government.

Last Updated

05/11/2023

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics