Courses

Every Family's Journey: Embracing Diversity in Pediatric Care

Program Date: 10 December 2024

Publication Date: 12 September 2025

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Course Description

In this course, Elizabeth Hutson, PhD, APRN, PMHNP, will review the unique dynamics present within diverse family structures, especially those with substance use disorders; evaluate the latest advancements in perinatal and child mental health treatments, with a focus on medication management and therapeutic interventions; and more. This program was originally presented as a live webinar on 10 December 2024.

Course Objectives
  • Review the unique dynamics present within diverse family structures, especially those grappling with substance use disorders.
  • Evaluate the latest advancements in perinatal and child mental health treatments, with a focus on medication management and therapeutic interventions.
  • Synthesize knowledge of LGBTQ+ health care needs to develop and implement inclusive care guidelines that respect and honor diverse family structures.
  • Explore the diverse forms of family structures, focusing on adoptive families.

 

Performance Indicators: 2.2.2, 3.1.1, 5.2.5

Activity Code: 189715

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Elizabeth Hutson, PhD, APRN, PMHNP

Associate Professor & Program Director 
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program 
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 
Lubbock, TX, USA

Dr Liz Hutson is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With a decade of experience as a practicing PMHNP, Dr Hutson has honed her expertise in caring for pediatric populations and their families. Her passion lies in supporting patients who have encountered trauma and adverse childhood experiences, striving to provide them with compassionate care and healing.

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CE CPEU Pediatric Professional Development

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Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.