2nd Annual Firearm Injury Prevention Symposium

This free, virtual CME & CNE event discusses key areas of protective factors in gun injury and violence prevention.

Objectives

Upon completion of this quality improvement project, participants will be able to:

• Describe the history of firearm legislation and regulation at national and state levels
• Illustrate how firearms are the leading cause of death in youth 0 to 24 years of age in the United States
• Increase knowledge around types of firearms, ammunition, and safe storage options
• Discuss best approaches to having firearm safety conversations with families in your practice settings
• Identify school programming and resources that are used to protect and educate children and the community around firearm injury prevention and safety
• List how pediatricians can utilize their experiences to participate in legislative advocacy

Continuing Medical Education (CME):

The American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  In accordance with ACCME Standards, all faculty members are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest to the content of their presentation(s). This information will be included in the meeting information sent to registered attendees.