The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP), in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, is offering free Lead Poisoning Prevention education. This educational opportunity, led by an expert in lead poisoning prevention, covers the basics of lead exposure, screening, and treatment requirements, as well as resources for providers and families. The webinar also features a brief presentation by a CDPH public health nurse on the case management process following the reporting of an elevated blood lead level. CME credit is available.

Learning Objectives:
1. Review the lead and sources of exposure.
2. Identify the effects of lead poisoning on children's health and development.
3. Discuss lead screening and testing requirements.
4. Discuss prevention and management of lead poisoning.

Speaker(s): Susan Buchanan, MD, MPH, Director, Great Lakes Center for Children’s and Reproductive Environmental Health and Clinical Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the UIC School of Public Health; and Clora Aikens, RN, DNP, CDPH Public Health Nurse

CME Statement:
The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, designates each live webinar for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners can submit Certificates of Attendance to their accrediting board to claim credit for participation in the live webinars.