Health care transition (HCT) is the process of preparing youth and young adults for the transition to a healthy adulthood. For many, this means moving from a pediatric to an adult model of health care. A lack of HCT preparation guidance is associated with gaps in care, worsening health conditions, dissatisfaction with care, and increased rates of hospitalization.
Target Audience & Focus
This free, virtual, and national series is for health care providers who work with youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This includes primary and specialty care providers, advanced practice providers, nurses, and any other provider interested in transition.
Participants will learn and share strategies to support youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to direct their own transition from pediatric to adult care and a healthy adulthood.
This HCT ECHO training is funded by the Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities. The Center’s goal is to empower youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 12-26 to direct their own transition from pediatric to adult care with no reduction in quality of care or gaps in services.
Questions?
What is Health Care Transition?
Upcoming Sessions and Topics
- Working with Schools on Health Care Transition (1/14/2025)
- Mental Health Barriers and Options during the Transition to Adult Services (2/11/2025)
- Payment for Health Care Transition Services (3/11/2025)
- Health Care Transition Services for those with Medical Complexity (4/8/2025)
- Role of Families from Different Cultures in Health Care Transition (5/13/2025)
Schedule & Registration
Participants register by the round and commit to attending each session in the round. Round 2 will begin January 14, 2025 and run for 5 months on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11:30AM-1PM CST.
Previous Sessions and Topics
Health Care Transition Basics (3/8/2024)
Supported Decision-Making and Other Decision-Making Options (3/22/2024)
Strategies for Promoting Self-Advocate Independence with Health Care (4/12/2024)
Sexuality and Reproductive Health (4/26/2024)
Assessing Transition Readiness & Making a Plan (5/10/2024)
Communication and Technology (5/24/2024)
Expert Team
Continuing Education Credits
- American Medical Association (AMA) PRA Category 1 Credits™ (AAP)
- American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) Contact Hours
- American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education Credits
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Education Hours
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours.
American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 general live continuing education credits.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .15 CEUs or 1.5 hours.