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Activity Steps

Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on methods to promote physical activity in children and adolescents, thereby improving musculoskeletal benefits.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify issues related to bone mass development in children and adolescents and the effects of obesity on musculoskeletal health.
  2. Select recommendations for physical activity in children and adolescents.
Price: $15.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







Test Code: ON0316A
Published: Mar/Apr 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Elizabeth A. Aronson, MNSc, APRN