Lifelong Learning Modules and Other Resources

Lifelong Learning Modules

Lifelong Learning Modules are one way in which AACAP aids members in the re-certification process. Each module consists of approximately 35 journal articles, chosen by the Lifelong Learning Committee, that serve to educate individuals on important topics in child and adolescent psychiatry. Included in each module is a pre- and post-test that allows individuals to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ that have been ABPN-approved to meet both CME and self-assessment requirements. Please click on the links below for a list of articles that are featured in each module.

Currently Available Modules - List of References

Module 19: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

38 CME credits, 8 of which count towards self-assessment
Electronic Version: $180 for members, $220 for non-members
Print version: $238 for members, $278 for non-members
Expires August 31, 2025

Module 20: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

38 CME credits, 8 of which count towards self-assessment
Electronic Version: $180 for members, $220 for non-members
Print version: $248 for members, $288 for non-members
Expires August 31, 2026

Module 21: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

38 CME credits, 8 of which count towards self-assessment
Electronic Version: $180 for members, $220 for non-members
Print version: $248 for members, $288 for non-members
Expires August 31, 2027

Expired Module Reference Lists

Module 1: Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Violence and Homicide, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 2: Eating Disorders, Feeding/Elimination Disorders, and Substance-related Disorders, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 3: Anxiety Disorders, Trauma (Non-Abuse/Neglect-Related), Selective Mutism, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 4: Schools, Forensics, Community Systems of Care, Consultative Issues, Ethics, Culture, Public Policy/Advocacy and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 5: Mood Disorders, OCD, Suicide, Tourette's Disorder, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 6: Autism, Psychotic Disorders (Non-Affective), and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 7: Neuroscience, Pediatric and Neurologic Consultative Issues, Bereavement, Death and Dying, Deaf, Medical/Psychiatric Interface (Factitious Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Somatoform Disorders) and Relevant Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 8: Modalities of Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Relevant Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 9: Typical and Atypical Development in Childhood and Adolescence: Protective and Risk Factors, and Relevant Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 10: Abuse and Neglect, Adoption and Foster Care, Custody and Divorce, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and Relevant Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 11: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 12: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 13: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 14: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 15: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 16: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 17: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Module 18: Relevant Clinical Updates for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

Order Modules Online

Download a Lifelong Learning Module Publication Order Form

How are the articles for the module selected?

All AACAP members are encouraged to nominate articles for inclusion in all future modules. If you come across any pertinent articles you feel would be valuable for this effort, please submit them online. When submitting an article, make sure that it is:

practical and relevant to the practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist,
an article that all practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist should read, and
published within the last year.

Annual Meeting Self-Assessment Exam

The Annual Meeting Self-Assessment Exam is designed to help users assess their level of knowledge regarding current psychiatric practice and clinical advances in the field. Feedback from the exam can be used to guide selection of sessions at the Annual Meeting or future CME activity planning. Available from August to November each year.

Annual Meeting Self-Assessment Workshops
These workshops allow participants to engage in live multiple choice question-based discussions lead by expert clinicians. These workshops will also let participants document strengths in specific practice areas, identify opportunities for improvement, and focus on goals and form a framework for a professional development plan, all while earning ABPN-approved SA and CME credit. Check the Annual Meeting program schedule for more information.

Improvement in Medical Practice (PIP) Tools (Available to Members Only)

AACAP's Lifelong Learning Committee has developed a series of checklists and surveys to help fulfill the PIP component of your maintenance of certification requirements.

Meetings and Online CME

Click the links to find out about our future meetings and online CME offerings.

Do you need help keeping track of your recertification status?

Sign up and log in to ABPN's Physician Folios. The ABPN Physician Folios offers a single source to store all information pertinent to a physician during all the various stages of their relationship with the ABPN. Additionally, use the Folios to make updates to personal contact information, update your medical license information, and apply and pay for examinations.

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