Objectives

1. Describe the purpose and focus of pediatric rehabilitation and our community's system of care for children and families with disabling disorders.
2. Summarize how pediatric rehabilitation can assist healthcare professionals in effectively caring for their patients and families with impairments and disabilities.

Target Audience

Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and interested healthcare professionals.

Speaker

Fred Klingbeil, MD
Medical Director of ChildServe's Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Program

Dr. Klingbeil is the only board-certified pediatric physiatrist practicing in the state of Iowa. He is a renowned expert in the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. His extensive authorships, panel and presentation experience includes providing clinical education at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Relevant to the content of this CME activity, Dr. Klingbeil indicated he has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support

Educational grants from commercial interests were not accepted for this activity.

Continuing Education Credit

• MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• DO: Des Moines University is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). DMU approves this enduring materials for 1.0 hour of Category 2-B CME credit.
• Other: This enduring materials activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

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