CME Information for:

The New ABC's: Teaching Children About Mindfulness

CMEs are given out in cooperation with The Scottsdale Institute for Health and Medicine and sponsored by:

Sponsored by The University of Arizona College of Medicine
at the Arizona Health Sciences Center

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and The Scottsdale Institute for Health and Medicine. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category I Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Needs Assessment:

With the emphasis on preventative medicine and the research which indicates that stress has a significant impact on health, healthcare professionals are looking for ways to help themselves and their patients reduce stress levels and its harmful effects on the body, thereby increasing their own, as well as their patients', levels of good health. Teaching stress reduction skills to children will further improve their chances for life-long good health.

Target Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists

Educational Objectives:

I. Recognizing the concepts of mindfulness

II. Integrating the connection between, and employing the skills of, mindfulness and stress reduction in children

III. Integrating the connection between, and employing the skills of, mindfulness and attention in children

Method of Participation: This online, interactive learning experience will facilitate the skills of mindfulness practice.

Reviewer: Please see "Paul Sugar, President, The Scottsdale Institute for Health and Medicine" on the "About Us" page.

Disclosures: Click here for Susan Kaiser Greenland disclosure (PDF)

Release Date: 4/15/07 for a period of 2 Years
Expiration Date: 4/15/09

Please see the "Mindful Kids " schedule page under the "Schedules" tab on the main navigation bar for course dates.

Estimated Time to Complete: 6 hours

Please see the "Download Instructions " page under the "Resources" tab on the main navigation bar for hardware and software requirements.

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