(M10) Transition Group Education Classes in Pediatrics: Learn the Skills Necessary for Adult Care

Monday, August 10, 2026

9:50 AM - 10:35 AM ET

CE: .75 CE

Transitional clinic group classes promote independence, equity, and self-sufficiency through education for pediatric patients moving to adult care. The classes teach personal responsibility with the goal of transitioning from in-depth multidisciplinary care to self-reliant care successfully, by the patient's own accord. Attendance in this age group is a challenge; however, when patients do attend, proven positive outcomes are obtained through self-reported survey data. This presentation will include the informational materials included in the transition clinic, survey data feedback results, along with the current challenges and the steps for combating these challenges for the future.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify the educational topics taught to pediatric patients transitioning to adult care.
Discuss the process and benefits of transition clinic.
Identify the challenges to the transition clinic.

Disclosure(s):

Olivia S. Krolczyk, MSN RN CDCES: Dexcom: Stock Options (Ongoing); Medtronic: Stock Options (Ongoing); Tandem Diabetes: Certified Pump Trainer (Ongoing), Stock Options (Ongoing)

Primary Presenter(s)

Olivia S. Krolczyk, MSN RN CDCES (she/her/hers)

Diabetes Coordinator of Technology
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Disclosure(s): Dexcom: Stock Options (Ongoing); Medtronic: Stock Options (Ongoing); Tandem Diabetes: Certified Pump Trainer (Ongoing), Stock Options (Ongoing)

Session Host(s)

Amy Poetker, MS, RD, CDCES

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center