Recognizing and Responding to PANS/PANDAS

January 12, 2027

January 12, 2027 @ Noon to 1 p.m. Mountain Time

Registration:

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Speaker:

Jennifer Frankovich, MD, MS, Director of PANS Research Program, Director of the Immune Behavioral Health Clinic, Rheumatologist, Stanford University

Description:

This one-time educational session will explore Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), complex conditions that can present with sudden and significant changes in a child's psychiatric, behavioral, and neurological functioning. Participants will learn to recognize key clinical characteristics, understand diagnostic considerations, and explore evidence-informed approaches to evaluation, management, and referral.

Designed for primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, and other healthcare team members, this session will provide practical knowledge to support clinical decision-making and coordinated patient care, particularly in communities with limited access to specialized expertise.

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Target Audience

This session is designed for primary care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, as well as behavioral health professionals, nurses, care coordinators, school-based health professionals, and other healthcare team members who work with children and adolescents. While particularly relevant to providers serving Idaho’s rural and frontier communities, the session is open to healthcare professionals statewide who are interested in improving their knowledge of PANS/PANDAS and strengthening interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.

*This training session was made possible by funding support from SW-AHEC. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views or positions of SW-AHEC.

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

    • 1.00 IPCE
  • 1.00 ASWB ACE Credit

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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 1.00 general continuing education credits.

    • 1.00 IPCE
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
Course opens: 
11/09/2026
Course expires: 
01/30/2027
Event starts: 
01/12/2027 - 12:00pm MST
Event ends: 
01/12/2027 - 1:00pm MST
Cost:
$0.00
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Peer reviewer(s)

Tyler Bland, PhD in Neuroscience

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kim Knudson, DO, MBA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Amy Walters, PhD

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

Jennifer Frankovich, MD, MS

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

Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, 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.

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Psychologists
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.

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Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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.

Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.

Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC/AADC/CPS)
The Idaho Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.

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

    • 1.00 IPCE
  • 1.00 ASWB ACE Credit

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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 1.00 general continuing education credits.

    • 1.00 IPCE
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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