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Concurrent A75M357

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Integrating Recent Updates into Clinical Practice

Facilitator(s): Jodi E Mullen, MS, RN-BC, CCRN, CCNS, ACCNS-P, FCCM

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Wednesday 5/20/2026
Time 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM PT

Session Summary

Abusive head trauma is a leading cause of fatal head injury in infants and a major contributor to morbidity in young children. This session prepares nurses to recognize and respond to these critical cases using updated clinical guidance, hallmark injury patterns, red flag histories and an exploration of disparities in diagnosis. Through interactive case studies, participants engage in exercises to explore personal assumptions and apply evidence-based tools that support more equitable care.

Objectives

  • Analyze clinical findings and imaging features associated with abusive head trauma.
  • Apply updated diagnostic and management guidance to suspected abusive head trauma cases.
  • Identify in self-reflection exercises to reduce bias and strengthen equity in clinical decision-making.
Topics Neurology
Population Pediatric
Role APRN

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.