NUR159 - Autism Spectrum Disorders (1.0 HR)
To enhance the learner’s knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.
Description
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in social interactions, communication, and behaviors. In this course, health care workers will learn how to better meet the needs of autistic people in their care.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe identity-first language.
- Explain where the term autism derived from.
- Discuss the incidence rate of suicide in autistic persons.
- Recognize co-occurring mental health conditions.
- List the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.
- Define the term camouflaging.
- Describe the function of the amygdala.
- List risk factors of autism spectrum disorder.
- Identify ways to better communicate with and accommodate autistic residents.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.
Cost: $15.95