Transition to Adulthood Quarterly CEU Series - Session #3: Supporting Transition to Adulthood Needs for Young Adults with Medical Complexity

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online

There is an organizational gap regarding Transition to Adulthood topics/competencies which can greatly impact patient and caregivers' ability to successfully transition to an adult health care setting. These topics include but are not limited to: care coordination/medical complexity, financial planning supports, guardianship/supported decision making, employment/job placement, school transition planning. 

Session #3: Supporting Transition to Adulthood Needs for Young Adults with Medical Complexity

Understand the unique and comprehensive needs of the medically complex patient population as they move towards the time of transition. Identify barriers experienced by patients and caregivers  and best practice for interventions. Review how care coordination and interdisciplinary teams can work together to meet optimal patient outcomes.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), Social Work (1.00 hours)

1. Explain the basic principals of Health Care Transition as evidenced by a short answer written reflection or quiz.
2. Describe the steps in Supporting Guardianship/Medical Decision Making for AYA with medical complexity as demonstrated through case studies.
3. Define potential mental health needs and barriers of the AYA patient population as evidenced by a knowledge quiz check.

1. Explain the basic principals of Health Care Transition as evidenced by a short answer written reflection or quiz.
2. Describe the steps in Supporting Guardianship/Medical Decision Making for AYA with medical complexity as demonstrated through case studies.
3. Define potential mental health needs and barriers of the AYA patient population as evidenced by a knowledge quiz check.

1. Explain the basic principals of Health Care Transition as evidenced by a short answer written reflection or quiz.
2. Describe the steps in Supporting Guardianship/Medical Decision Making for AYA with medical complexity as demonstrated through case studies.
3. Define potential mental health needs and barriers of the AYA patient population as evidenced by a knowledge quiz check.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s Department of Social Work is approved as a provider of contact hours on behalf of the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Providership # 10-004.

Children's Mercy Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children's Mercy Hospital  designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Participants who meet the requirements for successful completion will receive 1.00 nursing contact hour. 

 

Requirements for successful completion: 

Attend the entire educational activity

Complete the evaluation

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Children's Mercy Kansas City reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Children's Mercy Kansas City is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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5/12/2026 12:00:00 PM	Transition to Adulthood Quarterly CEU Series - Session #3: Supporting Transition to Adulthood Needs for Young Adults with Medical Complexity 5/12/2026 12:00:00 PM 5/12/2026 1:00:00 PM 11 Online False MM/DD/YYYY	Transition to Adulthood Quarterly CEU Series - Session #3: Supporting Transition to Adulthood Needs for Young Adults with Medical Complexity There is an organizational gap regarding Transition to Adulthood topics/competencies which can greatly impact patient and caregivers' ability to successfully transition to an adult health care setting. These topics include but are not limited to: care coordination/medical complexity, financial planning supports, guardianship/supported decision making, employment/job placement, school transition planning.  Session #3: Supporting Transition to Adulthood Needs for Young Adults with Medical Complexity Understand the unique and comprehensive needs of the medically complex patient population as they move towards the time of transition. Identify barriers experienced by patients and caregivers  and best practice for interventions. Review how care coordination and interdisciplinary teams can work together to meet optimal patient outcomes. Location: Online