Course
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Care Disparities in Underserved Populations
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Edith Fomuso
RN, MSN, CCM, DPM
Autism Spectrum Disorder encompasses different severity levels of autism and the formerly known Asperger’s Syndrome. Although there have been advances in early diagnosis and treatment as there has been an increase in awareness among the public and healthcare professionals, there continues to be disparities in care in underserved populations. Often, children in these populations can be misdiagnosed or diagnosed later during their school years as opposed to before the age of three, when many early intervention programs are available.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Levels of Autism
- Epidemiology
- Etiology
- Diagnosis
- Early Intervention
- Treatment
- Care Disparities and Populations Impacted
- Nursing Implications
- Connecting Families with Resources
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder: Care Disparities in Underserved Populations. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Recognize factors contributing to care disparities in autism.
- Explain strategies aimed at reducing care disparities in autism.
- Describe culturally competent and inclusive care for individuals with autism.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: July 26, 2027
Course Offering: #224