Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Karson Carter BSN, RN, CPN

Course Overview

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

  1. Introduction
  2. Epidemiology
  3. Etiology/Causes
  4. Signs and Symptoms
  5. Types of FASD
  6. Treatment
  7. Prevention
  8. Education for Parents
  9. Resources
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Identify signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
  2. Differentiate between the types of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
  3. List resources that can be used while providing education to parents about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

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