Course
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: KARSON CARTER
BSN, RN, CPN
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a term used to describe multiple conditions that occur because of exposure to alcohol prior to birth. Some of these conditions can have lifelong implications, ranging from mild to severe physical, behavioral, learning, emotional and other developmental problems. This course provides a breakdown of information regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders that is relevant to nurses that are caring for this patient population or nurses that are interested in learning about these conditions.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- 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 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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:
- Identify signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
- Differentiate between the types of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
- List resources that can be used while providing education to parents about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
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 19, 2027
Course Offering: #221