Needs Statements

There is a significant need to improve provider competence in caring for adolescents and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) due to inadequate training in medical education and pervasive negative attitudes among experienced providers. To address this, this series is a virtual ECHO-style that will enhance provider knowledge and willingness to care for the IDD population. Each session will include expert-led lectures on primary care topics specific to IDD, followed by patient case discussions to develop practical strategies for primary care teams. This initiative is crucial for closing educational gaps and promoting inclusive, quality care for individuals with disabilities.

Target Audience

Practicing physicians (internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine), nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers seeing individuals with IDD in the community

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate links between individuals’ oral health and overall health 
• Outline common oral comorbidities for patients with IDD, such as for those who do not eat by mouth. 

Educational Methods

Lecture, Case Study, and ECHO.

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACCREDITATION/CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physician
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This NCPD activity awards up to 6.0 contact hours, 1.0 contact hour for each session.

Social Work
Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Continuing Professional Development (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity has been approved for 1.00 continuing education units.

Physician Assistant 
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 9/25/2024 to 2/26/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2012218.

Contact

For questions about the series, please contact Larry Laufman, EdD llaufman@bcm.edu.