This course covers autism - screening, treatment, and vaccine controversy. The content is presented based on the following topics: 

• Terminology
• History
• Prevalence
• Etiology
• Clinical Signs
• Identification and Diagnosis
• Management

Intended Audience

Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describeat least three signs or symptoms commonly demonstrated by an 18 month old child who might eventually be diagnosed as experience autism
• Describeat least two current false theories regarding the etiology of autism and how you would explain to parents of a child with autism why each is valid
• Stateat least two sources of contemporary and scientifically valid information you would use relating to Pervassive Developmental Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Pre-requisites/Learning Level

No pre-requisites

Competencies addressed

Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified

Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

• 5A2 Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a community (e.g., relationships among health departments, hospitals, community health centers, primary care providers, schools, community-based organizations, and other types of organizations)

CEUs Offered

None

Cost

Free

Modality/format

Online Self-Pace

Length

1 ½ hours

Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts

Royann Mraz, MD Nate Noble, DO

Technical requirements:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 
• Flash Player 
• Speakers

Registration requirements

Register a free account

Creation and/or update

August 19, 2013