NEW 

Transition to Practice: Virtual Course for Acute Care Pediatric APPs

 

 
 

Registration coming soon!

Starting your journey as an Acute Care Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) can feel overwhelming. Our Transition to Practice Course is designed to bridge the gap between training and clinical practice, giving you the confidence and knowledge to thrive in your new role.

This comprehensive virtual program is tailored for APPs joining diverse acute care teams, including Emergency DepartmentInpatient Services, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Through a broad overview of essential clinical topics, you’ll gain a strong foundation to support safe, effective, and collaborative care for pediatric patients.

How the Course Works

Our course uses adaptive learning technology to personalize your experience. Each module combines engaging content with interactive questions, adjusting in real time based on your responses. This ensures:

  • Focused learning on areas where you need the most support.

  • Efficient progression through topics you already understand.

  • A dynamic, learner-centered approach that maximizes retention and confidence.

Learn more about the platform and adaptive learning here.

What You’ll Gain

  • A structured knowledge base to accelerate your transition into practice.

  • Practical insights across multiple acute care settings.

  • Expert-led sessions from multidisciplinary APP and physician faculty. 

Whether you’re stepping into the ED, managing inpatient care, or supporting critically ill children in the PICU, this course equips you with the knowledge to make that transition easier. 

For Teams and Organizations:
Healthcare teams can purchase this course on behalf of their APPs to streamline onboarding and ensure consistent, high-quality preparation across clinical roles. Group enrollment options make it easy to invest in your team’s success.


Course Directors

Heather Darrell, MS, APRN, CNP
Division of Hospital Medicine
Cincinnati Children’s

RosaMarie Maiorella, MD
Division of Hospital Medicine
Cincinnati Children’s

Sarah Thomas, MSN, APRN, PNP-AC
Transition Care Center
Cincinnati Children’s

Accreditation Information

 

In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 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.

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

Physician Associate: Cincinnati Children’s 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.