The Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) enduring material seeks to provide primary care providers (PCP) with the tools they need to increase their confidence and competence in managing psychiatric and behavioral health concerns in primary care.
Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) Primary Webinar Series:
Target Audience: This accredited continuing education activity is designed for primary care providers: physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in Nebraska.
Global Objectives
At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participants should be better able to:
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What You Need to Know About Section 504 Plans
Release Date: 7/17/2023
Expiration Date: 7/16/2024
CID: 60168
The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 45 minutes.
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Do you have an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability in your practice? What is the difference between a 504 plan and an Individual Education Plan (IEP)? How do I best support these individuals and their families? Often providers are unaware of the benefits of 504 plans. Please join us to learn more about what a 504 plan is and how you can be an important resource for these individuals and families.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participants should be better able to:
Presented by: Graciela Sharif and Kristin Flott
As a Peruvian immigrant, introduced to Middle Eastern culture through marriage, and mother of a child with developmental disabilities, Graciela Sharif knows about the obstacles that individuals with disabilities and their families face in many aspects of their lives. Inspired by her oldest son who was born with Down syndrome, Graciela's purpose is to create equal access to education, health care and community services for all individuals with disabilities and their families. As a Parent Resource Coordinator, she provides education, information and support to new and existing families, so they can be active participants in the development of their children’s education and health care services.
Kristin Flott is the parent of a son with ASD and a daughter with SHCN. She has been working in the field of disabilities for over 15 years, not including several years of non-profit, community engagement and management experience. Since entering the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities, she has been dedicated to advocating and improving outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. She currently serves as the LEND Director of Campus and Community Collaboration, the LEND Family Discipline Director and the LEND Pipeline Coordinator. In her role, she coordinates with campus and community partners to develop collaborative training projects and experiences as well as provide direct support to LEND trainees through networking, mentoring and participation in interdisciplinary clinics.
Evidence Based Psychotherapy and Medication Management for Skin Picking and Other Repetitive Behaviors
Release Date: 7/17/2023
Expiration Date: 7/16/2024
CID: 60186
The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 60 minutes.
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participants should be better able to:
Presented by: Alison DeLizza, PhD and Ryan T. Edwards, MD
Dr. DeLizza is a child psychologist who has a special interest in working with children and teens with anxiety and depression. She has been working in Nebraska since 2018 when she relocated from Western Michigan. In addition to anxiety and depression, Dr. DeLizza also has experience working with children and teens with ADHD and other behavior disorders. Dr. DeLizza's therapy interests also include OCD and working with LGBTQIA+ youth. Dr. DeLizza completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Western Michigan University and her Clinical Internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC.
Dr. Ryan Edwards is a Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. As a native Nebraskan, he earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He then completed both his residency and post-graduate fellowship training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His clinical interests include outpatient-based child & adolescent psychiatry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, complex anxiety disorders of childhood, and integrative and collaborative care across healthcare disciplines. He greatly enjoys teaching the next generation of medical professionals, and as a professional cyclist in a past life, he is also interested in the mental healthcare of young athletes.
Case Presentations: Anxiety, PTSD, and Complex ADHD
Release Date: 7/17/2023
Expiration Date: 7/16/2024
CID: 60187
The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 60 minutes.
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participants should be better able to:
Presented by: Cynthia Ellis, MD, and Terri Mathews, PhD, APRN-NP, BCBA-D
Dr. Cynthia Ellis is a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Ellis received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed residency training in Pediatrics and fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU. She has been practicing in the field of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics for over 20 years. She has extensive clinical, research, and educational experience with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and behavioral/emotional disorders. Her clinical expertise is in the psychopharmacological management of children with developmental disabilities and other behavioral disorders. She has also published extensively in the field. Dr. Ellis is the Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s MCH-funded LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) and ALA (Autism Leadership Academy) Interdisciplinary Training Programs. Dr. Ellis has served as the medical director for numerous public school and interdisciplinary community-based programs and as a research consultant in the field of developmental disabilities. She also participates in a number of other leadership positions on committees and boards.
Dr. Mathews is an associate professor in the College of Nursing. Dr. Mathews received her bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE; her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and her doctoral degree in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Mathews clinical specialty is child and adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing. She is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Mathews joined the faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in 2008.
Screening for Autism in Pediatric Primary Care
Release Date: 7/17/2023
Expiration Date: 7/16/2024
CID: 60167
The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 45 minutes.
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This enduring material will help the learner identify symptoms of autism in the pediatric population and identify validated and reliable screening tool that may be feasible to use in the primary care setting. The challenges of screening for autism in the primary care setting and solutions to improve screening rates will be discussed.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participants should be better able to:
Presented by: Terri Mathews, PhD, APRN-NP, BCBA-D
Dr. Mathews is an associate professor in the College of Nursing. Dr. Mathews received her bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE; her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and her doctoral degree in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Mathews clinical specialty is child and adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing. She is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Mathews joined the faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in 2008.
Gender-Affirming Practices in Primary Care
Tuesday, June 7 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Presented by: Andrea Garcia, MA, MS, PLMHP
Andrea Garcia, MA, MS, PLMHP is a predoctoral intern in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology at UNMC. Andrea provides services in the Sleep and Primary Care Clinic. Andrea is a doctoral graduate student from the University of Kansas, School Psychology Program. Andrea’s dissertation research is focused on the neurocognitive outcomes of children prenatally exposed to opioids. Her research has been presented in the state capital research summit and a grant from the Children’s Miracle Network. Andrea’s clinical experience has ranged from working with children with severe emotional disturbances to children with chronic sleep problems. At the end of her clinical rotation at Munroe Meyer Institute, Andrea will pursue a post-doc in pediatric psychology focused on actively promoting the health and psychological well-being of children with complex medical conditions and their families.
Impact of Social Media on Youth and How to Manage Social Media Recommendations in Primary Care
Tuesday, June 14 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Research has shown rates of anxiety, depression, impaired sleep, and suicidal ideations have risen significantly in children over the past decade. This has correlated with the increased use of smart phones and social media. Although there are some benefits to social media use, approximately 27% of youth report negative sequelae. This presentation will provide information on strategies to help parents and youth understand the safety precautions and reduce negative implications of social media use.
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Presented by: Terri Mathews, PhD, APRN-NP, BCBA-D
Dr. Mathews is an associate professor in the College of Nursing. Dr. Mathews received her bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE; her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and her doctoral degree in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Mathews clinical specialty is child and adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing. She is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Mathews joined the faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in 2008.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Primary Care
Tuesday, June 21 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder is neurobiologically and phenomenologically unique from other anxiety disorders. It requires a more nuanced assessment, with special consideration in prescribing first-line medications and psychotherapies.
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Presented by: Ryan Edwards, MD
Dr. Ryan Edwards is a Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. As a native Nebraskan, he earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He then completed both his residency and post-graduate fellowship training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His clinical interests include outpatient-based child & adolescent psychiatry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, complex anxiety disorders of childhood, and integrative and collaborative care across healthcare disciplines. He greatly enjoys teaching the next generation of medical professionals, and as a professional cyclist in a past life, he is also interested in the mental healthcare of young athletes.
Medication Management in Primary Care
Tuesday, June 28 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Presented by: Cynthia R. Ellis, MD
Dr. Cynthia Ellis is a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Ellis received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed residency training in Pediatrics and fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU. She has been practicing in the field of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics for over 20 years. She has extensive clinical, research, and educational experience with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and behavioral/emotional disorders. Her clinical expertise is in the psychopharmacological management of children with developmental disabilities and other behavioral disorders. She has also published extensively in the field. Dr. Ellis is the Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s MCH-funded LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) and ALA (Autism Leadership Academy) Interdisciplinary Training Programs. Dr. Ellis has served as the medical director for numerous public school and interdisciplinary community-based programs and as a research consultant in the field of developmental disabilities. She also participates in a number of other leadership positions on committees and boards.
The UNMC TBHC Team is supported by an award from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NEDHHS). The award is made possible by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Grant No. U4CMC32322, with NEDHHS as lead state agency. The contents of the project are the responsibility of UNMC MMI and do not necessarily represent official views of, or endorsement by, HRSA or NEDHHS.
