UTMB Department of PediatricsEducation

These resources have been designed to assist pediatric healthcare providers in learning  principles and skills needed to work in and interact with evolving healthcare systems.   The modules cover concepts specific to pediatric health care, and are designed primarily for Pediatric Residents,  with some components also appropriate for Pediatric Clerkship students and for faculty development.  

Discharge Planning
using a case of a 6-month old with severe medical needs:  
"Homeward Bound"
(also linked to a General Pediatrics series)
 

Emergency Room Law & Ethics: EMTALA
"Drs. Em's & Taul's Emergency Room Adventure" 
 

HIPAA Privacy Rule
Health Information Portability & Accountability Act


Practice Guidelines, Managed Care
and Utilization Review
using an asthma-related case: 
"While you were wheezing" (or "Breathless in Galveston")
(also linked to a General Pediatrics series)
 

Professional Organizations
and Board Certification
 

Texas Medicaid Basics