Promoting Pediatric Lead Screening and Testing in Idaho

May 20, 2026
Online Training

This virtual presentation provides healthcare professionals with key information about childhood lead poisoning prevention in Idaho, including sources of exposure, health effects, screening and testing recommendations, reporting requirements, medical management, and Idaho-specific resources for providers and families.

Overview and Registration

Here is what you can expect to learn about at this training:

  • Common sources and pathways of lead exposure in children
  • Health impacts of childhood lead exposure
  • Screening, testing, and reporting recommendations
  • Medical management of lead-exposed children
  • Resources available in Idaho for providers and families
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2. Return to this page and select the Register button at the top.
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Note: An account is required to access the activity and claim continuing education credit. Credit is awarded based on attendance confirmation from the activity organizers.

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Target Audience

The target audience includes primary care providers, clinic staff, or anyone working in rural healthcare, but all are welcome.

Learning Objectives

The target audience will be able to better identify the sources of lead-exposure-associated health effects; screening, testing, and reporting recommendations and requirements; and the medical management of lead-exposed children.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
03/31/2026
Course expires: 
06/19/2026
Event starts: 
05/20/2026 - 12:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
05/20/2026 - 1:00pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Planner(s)

Connor Johnson, BS in Public Health

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Dawson Keller

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

MaryKate Cardon, DNP, CPNP-PC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Jointly Accredited Provider

Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions, Southeast Idaho AHEC, and Southeastern Idaho Public Health. The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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.

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Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.

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PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Registration: Log in, then click the yellow Take Course button. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email. You will also receive an email reminder the morning of the event with a link to access the session. Registration must be completed before the session start time.

Join the session: This session will open at 11:45 am. Log in, then click the yellow Take course button and follow the prompts on the screen.

Required Hardware/software

A device and internet.