Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults in an Adult Hospital - On Demand 2025
From first vitals to family conversations, caring for teens and young adults in adult units demands precision and empathy. In this on‑demand session, define the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population and list common admission drivers; review weight‑based medication, fluid management, and growth charts; apply family‑centered communication and safety practices to improve outcomes and confidence at the bedside.
Availability
On-Demand
Expires on May 06, 2028
Credit Offered
0.75 CME Credit
0.75 ABIM-MOC Point
0.75 Participation Credit
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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:
  1. Define the adolescent and young adult population and list the most common reasons for hospitalization.
  2. Review topics such as weight-based dosing, fluid management, and specialized growth charts specific to this population.
  3. Apply changes in clinical practice and communication to make caring for adolescents and young adults less challenging.
Faculty
  • Ann-Marie Tantoco

Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

 

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75  MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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