NUR172 - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (1.0 HR)

Purpose: To better understand fetal alcohol spectrum disorders - how to recognize the signs and symptoms and how to prevent them. Objectives: 1. Discuss fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs); 2. Describe characteristics children may exhibit with FASDs; 3. Discuss prevention measures; 4. Explore secondary conditions associated with FASDs; 5. Identify protective factors that may reduce secondary conditions associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS); 6. Review state monitoring statistics for alcohol use among women of childbearing age. 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; 0contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 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.