Recognition and Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in Pediatrics (PICS-p)

Release Date: June 22nd, 2026; Expiration Date: December 31st, 2027

An interactive module experience will guide you through the current research we have on PICS-p. You will be able to explore the multiple impacts of PICS-p on different elements of children's functioning as well as learn what you can do in a variety of different settings to address this. The module takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Requirements: In order to complete the course, participants must read the course text, take the post-test with a passing rate of 80% and complete the evaluation.

To access the course materials go to the Resources and Tests tab

Disclosure:

No planner(s) or speaker(s) in control of this educational content have any relevant financial relationships to disclose at the time this activity was published and/or last reviewed.

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1. Identify risk factors, clinical manifestations, and long-term impacts of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Pediatrics (PICS-p) across physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains.
2. Recognize evidence-based strategies used during and after PICU admission to prevent, screen for, and manage PICS-p.
3. Apply trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approaches to support recovery and improve outcomes for pediatric survivors of critical illness and their families.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Intermountain Health, Intermountain Children's Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Intermountain Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit:  Intermountain Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Intermountain Health - Interprofessional Continuing 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.