Program Information

This program meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT.

Weitzman ECHO Childhood Trauma for Integrated Primary Care connects primary care medical, behavioral health, and school-based health providers to subject matter experts to improve care for youth experiencing trauma. At each of the 12 ECHO sessions, didactic presentations are first delivered by the ECHO's expert faculty, then participating providers present and discuss their real pediatric patient cases to assist providers to better care for children, adolescents, and their families. This ECHO is a long-term continuing education program to create a virtual learning community for providers and care team members to receive guidance from peers and experts throughout the 5-month program and beyond.

This ECHO series focuses on valuable topics that improve care for pediatric populations experiencing trauma, including:

• Trauma-Informed Care Approach
• Screening and Assessments
• Family Engagement
• Trauma Awareness in Schools
• Early Childhood Trauma
• Self-Care Strategies and Resiliency Building

This ECHO series is now enrolling primary care medical, behavioral health, and school-based health providers nationally. CME and CE credits will be provided for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and social workers, among others, by Moses/Weitzman Health System, an accredited provider through Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

Acknowledgement of Support

Childhood Trauma for Intergrated Primary Care ECHO is supported by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

• Medical Providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs)
• Behavioral Health Providers (Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers)
• Nurses
• Pediatric care team members

Learning Objectives

Related to children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing trauma and its aftermath, by the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Utilize evidence-based strategies to assess and treat patients throughout childhood and adolescence.
2. Apply a trauma-informed care approach in primary care, school-based, and integrated health settings.
3. Collaborate with patients and their families in navigating systems and resources to improve access to care.
4. Implement self-care and resiliency building strategies for clients and providers to combat the impact of direct or vicarious exposure to trauma.

FAQs

What is Project ECHO®? Project ECHO® was developed by Sanjeev Arora, MD, at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that helps improve clinicians' knowledge and skills to improve patient care. ECHOs are designed to be a longer term continuing education programs to create a virtual community for providers and care team members to connect and learn from leading experts and receive guidance from peers and experts. This ECHO learning community provides mentorship and peer support which make this model unique and provide long-lasting impact beyond typical e-learning styles. Weitzman ECHO clinics are specifically designed to meet the needs of safety net primary care providers and their communities like providers practicing in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).

How is each ECHO session structured? Each ECHO session consists of a 25-minute didactic presentation by the ECHO's expert faculty and real patient case discussion presented by participating providers. During each ECHO session, participants learn skills and receive clinical pearls from the expert faculty didactic presentation and the case discussion and recommendations.

How much does it cost to participate? Enrollment is now open at no cost for the next curriculum year.

Who should participate? Primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, or care team members who work with children and adolescents experiencing trauma are welcome to join and register.

When do sessions occur? This Project ECHO will occur twice monthly for one hour. Our kickoff session will occur on April 2, 2025, and sessions will occur every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT.  

What level of participation is expected? Childhood Trauma ECHO consists of 12 one-hour sessions in total. ECHO participants are expected to:

• Attend at least 50% of sessions
• Complete pre- and post- surveys
• Submit at least one case for recommendations
• Share webcams, when available
• Engage during peer case discussion

How do I join the live sessions? Do I need any special equipment? Weitzman ECHO sessions are held virtually using the Weitzman Education Platform and Zoom Video Conferencing. Access is available on any computer with an internet connection. For instruction on how to how to join the live session, follow these Step-by-step instructions: Entering a Live Session.

How do I claim credit and download my CE/CME certificate? After the live session is completed, the session evaluation will be available right in the platform. Once you complete the session evaluation, you will be able to claim your credits and download your certificate.

How do I sign up? Please register now by clicking on the "Register" tab at the top right of this page. As seats are limited, all registrants will automatically added to a waitlist once you click the 'waitlist' button. Your registration will be confirmed by email before the first session, along with additional onboarding materials so you can join the program. If you have any questions regarding registration or the ECHO program, please contact Coralie Arango at arangoc@mwhs1.com. 

AMA Designation Statement

Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. designates this Childhood Trauma for Intergrated Primary Care for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.