Welcome to Our CNF Learning Portal
At the Child Neurology Foundation, we believe in the power of education. We are dedicated to creating a space for learning and growth. Whether you are a Caregiver, Family Support Specialist, or Medical Professional seeking to access accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses, CNF’s Learning Portal is here to support your continuous learning.
Why Choose Us?
Our courses are thoughtfully crafted to cater to professionals, caregivers, and family support specialists alike, fostering a sense of connection, growth, and collaborative learning. Our interactive approach ensures engagement for all participants, while our expert-led sessions provide practical and actionable advice, empowering you to apply your newfound knowledge immediately.
Empowering Caregivers
We at CNF recognize the difficulties and isolation that come with caring for a child with a neurologic condition. Our caregiver courses aim to build a supportive community and provide practical strategies to navigate each journey. Our goal is to empower caregivers, boosting their confidence in managing daily activities.
Family Support Education
We know helping others navigate the life of caring for a child with a neurologic condition is important and complex. Our courses provide education for volunteers and staff at patient advocacy organizations who support families through the social and emotional challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and management of a neurologic condition.
CME Courses for Medical Professionals
Our selection of CME-accredited courses here at CNF cover topics relevant to medical professionals, acknowledging the hurdles that confront them in their daily practice. These courses are designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and techniques while earning valuable continuing education credits in child neurology.
What We Offer
Engaging CME-accredited Content
Our CME-accredited courses feature interactive learning modules, expert-led lectures, and thorough knowledge evaluations to ensure an engaging and effective learning experience.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and polices of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Child Neurology Foundation. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Flexible Learning
Featured Courses
Course registration for Caregivers, Medical Professionals, and Family Support Specialists will be available starting June 3, 2024.
For any questions and/or early registration, contact [email protected].
Caregiver Course
Registration Opens August 19, 2024
***Course opens September 2nd and runs through September 27th
Cost: $10 per participant
(If the cost causes financial hardship, please reach out to [email protected] for a coupon code.)
Please check back for more course offerings!
From Surviving to Thriving: Building a Community to Support Mental Well-Being
From Surviving to Thriving: Building a Community to Support Mental Well-Being is intended to provide support for families with children with complex healthcare needs. Families will learn strategies to successfully manage the challenges of parenting a child with a neurologic condition so they can protect the mental well-being of themselves and members of their family. To allow for more flexibility for participants this training will be 100% virtual. Participants will be able to talk with other participants through an online forum. Forums will be facilitated by our certified counselor, Brad Thompson. ***Course opens September 2nd and runs through September 27th.
Goals of the Training:
Support families who have children with neurologic conditions by learning about:
- Survival Responses – participants will learn how to manage stress responses and re-occurring grief
- Partnering Techniques – participants will learn how to strengthen relationships to support the whole family
- Healing – participants will learn how to use community as a source of strength and will learn how to shift their mindset to persist through challenges
Course Schedule:
Week of September 9th: Participants will choose 1 Zoom session to attend and complete “on your own” activities
Module 1 Zoom Sessions: Monday, September 9th and Thursday, September 12th at 8:00 PM, ET
Week of September 16th: Participants will choose 1 Zoom session to attend and complete “on your own” activities
Module 2 Zoom Sessions: Monday, September 16th and Thursday, September 19th at 8:00 PM, ET
Week of September 23rd: Participants will choose 1 Zoom session to attend and complete “on your own” activities
Module 3 Zoom Sessions: Monday, September 23rd and Thursday, September 26th at 8:00 PM, ET
Medical Professional Courses
Dates: On-Demand
CME: 1 Credit Upon Completion
Suggested Donation Amount: $25
*Free with CNF Discount Code: CNF25
Navigating Clinical Trials in Pediatric Neurology
Clinical trials in pediatric neurology can be complex. Doctors are often tasked with trying to decide whether clinical trials are available, accessible, and appropriate for their patients. In this course, you will learn how to navigate clinical trials with pediatric patients through the following topics:
- The Importance of Clinical Trials
- A Patient Family’s Experience with Clinical Trials
- Supporting Participation in Clinical Trials
- The Clinician’s Role in Clinical Trials
- Best communication Practices before and During a Clinical Trial
- The Roadblocks to a Successful Clinical Trial
- Best Resources for Clinicians and Families
CME Designation
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 the Minnesota Medical Association and Child Neurology Foundation. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this enduring activity 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.
Dates: On-Demand
CME: 1 Credit Upon Completion
Suggested Donation Amount: $25
*Free with CNF Discount Code: CNF25
Shortening The Diagnostic Odyssey
Welcome to the Child Neurology Foundation’s course on Shortening the Diagnostic Odyssey:
This is a one-hour course focused on educating providers about the impact of genetic testing for improving the management of pediatric neurology conditions. You will learn how to identify and overcome barriers to getting testing and how to talk with families about test results.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the benefits of genetic testing, specifically whole exome sequencing, in the prognosis and medical management of pediatric neurologic conditions
- Identify barriers and overcome obstacles that delay or prevent access to genetic testing
- Apply genetic counseling approached to test result disclosure
CME Designation
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 the Minnesota Medical Association and Child Neurology Foundation. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this enduring activity 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.
Family Support Specialist Course
101 – Family Support Specialist Training- Group 1 (Purple Group)
Registration opens September 3, 2024
*for early registration please contact [email protected]
Dates: September 30, 2024 – November 6, 2024
Contact Hours: 12 contact hours upon completion
Cost: $115 per participant
Family Support Specialist Training – 101
The CNF Family Support Specialist Training is intended to provide education for volunteers and staff at patient advocacy organizations who support families through the social and emotional challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and management in the child neurology community.
Goals of the Training:
Provide a solid foundation in the basics of family support by sharing:
- Best Practices – giving family support specialists the information they need to provide high quality support to their community
- Common Language – the basis for ongoing conversation, education, and growth in the field of caregiver support serving across disease states.
- Community of Practice – gives participants a space for shared experience and encouragement in the future
What will the training cover?
To allow for more flexibility for participants this training will be 100% virtual. The training will consist of three modules to be completed over a six-week period.
Topics covered include:
- Family Support 101
- Facilitation
- Listening
- Self-Care
- Grief
- Empathy & Boundaries
- School Relationships
- Connecting to Resources
101 – Family Support Specialist Training- Group 2 (Blue Group)
Registration opens September 3, 2024
*for early registration please contact [email protected]
Dates: September 30, 2024 – November 6, 2024
Contact Hours: 12 contact hours upon completion
Cost: $115 per participant
Family Support Specialist Training – 101
The CNF Family Support Specialist Training is intended to provide education for volunteers and staff at patient advocacy organizations who support families through the social and emotional challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and management in the child neurology community.
Goals of the Training:
Provide a solid foundation in the basics of family support by sharing:
- Best Practices – giving family support specialists the information they need to provide high quality support to their community
- Common Language – the basis for ongoing conversation, education, and growth in the field of caregiver support serving across disease states.
- Community of Practice – gives participants a space for shared experience and encouragement in the future
What will the training cover?
To allow for more flexibility for participants this training will be 100% virtual. The training will consist of three modules to be completed over a six-week period.
Topics covered include:
- Family Support 101
- Facilitation
- Listening
- Self-Care
- Grief
- Empathy & Boundaries
- School Relationships
- Connecting to Resources
*This training is only available for those who have completed the first Family Support Specialist Training (101).
Registration Opens: September 3, 2024
For early registration, please contact [email protected]
Dates: October 7, 2024 – November 12, 2024
Contact Hours: 12 contact hours upon completion
Cost: $115 per participant
Family Support Specialist Training – 201
The CNF 201-Family Support Specialist Training is designed to provide advanced education for volunteers and staff at patient advocacy organizations who support families facing the complex challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and management within the child neurology community.
Goals of the Training
Deepen Expertise in Family Support by Focusing On
- Managing Stress Responses
Equip participants with techniques to manage their stress responses and effectively separate from others’ trauma. - Changing Mindset
Guide participants in developing a resilient mindset to persist through school challenges and support siblings of children with complex healthcare needs. - Healing and Resilience
Foster a sense of community as a source of strength and teach participants how to use storytelling as a tool for healing and building future resilience.
What Will the Training Cover?
To offer greater flexibility for participants, this training will be 100% virtual, consisting of three modules to be completed over a six-week period.
Topics Covered Include:
- Managing StressUnderstanding our stress response
- Separating from others’ trauma
- Changing Our Mindset
- The shift and persist mindset for school
- Supporting siblings with a “bigger than self” mindset
- Healing
- Ensuring marriages/community are a source of strength for the journey
- Telling your story to heal and build resilience for the future
Get Involved
Support Our Mission:
- Help us continue our work by making a donation today. Your contribution enables us to expand access to educational resources and support services for children with neurological conditions and their families.
Thank you to our CNF Learning Portal partners:
Amgen, Genentech, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and TSC Alliance