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Transition to Practice

Acute-Care Pediatrics Curriculum

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physician checking a young patient

The ThriveAP Acute-Care Pediatrics Curriculum is a program aligned with the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Blueprint and CPNP-AC Exam outline that builds NP and PA confidence in managing common to complex acute pediatric cases.

doctor talking to a young patient, both are smiling
physician checking a young patient

Core Modules

Participants receive hands-on clinical training for evidence-based care across key pediatric specialties, with mentorship and professional development for high-quality, compassionate pediatric practice.

  1. Core Principles of Inpatient Management
  2. Respiratory
  3. Cardiovascular
  4. Neurology
  5. Behavioral & Mental Health
  6. Gastrointestinal & Nutrition
  7. Endocrine & Hematology
  8. Nephrology & Urology
  9. Trauma & Burn
  10. Advanced Topics & Complex Care

Featured Training Topics

  • Interdisciplinary and family-based care
  • Improving financial documentation
  • Adapting to a new role in acute care pediatrics
  • Mindset for success as a provider
  • Ethical considerations in pediatrics
  • Vaccine hesitancy conversations
  • Delivering bad or serious news
  • Medication and family dynamics