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Activity Steps

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Description

This article reviews the incidence, risk factors and pathophysiology of migraines in children. Education Level: Intermediate Format: Online Content Focus: OT Service Delivery Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: To earn credit, you must read the article and complete the quiz and evaluation, earning a score of 70% or greater on the posttest.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about pediatric and adolescent acute migraine headaches.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Review the risk factors for pediatric migraine headaches.
  2. Recognize IHS diagnostic criteria for acute migraine headaches in pediatric patients.
  3. Identify assessment tools for pediatric patients experiencing acute migraine headaches.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $6.95

Credits:

  • AOTA 0.05 CEUs/1/2 Contact Hour

Lippincott Professional Development / Wolters Kluwer Health is an approved provider of continuing education by The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Provider Number 5448.

Planner
Professions: Occupational Therapist
Test Code: N0418B-OT
Published: Apr 2018
Expires: 7/1/2025
Sources: Allied Health Collection
Required Passing Score: 14/18 (77%)
Authors: Kaitlyn E. Sahd-Brown, BSN, RN, CPN; Lisa A. Ruth-Sahd, DEd, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN
Categories: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery , Professional Issues