Learning/Developmental Disabilities - Amelia's Story

Learning/Developmental Disabilities - Amelia's Story is organized by Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (WS PEHSU) at University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

CE Original Date: June 13, 2024
CE Expiration Date: June 13, 2026

Introduction:
A Story of Health: Learning/Developmental Disabilities is one module in A Story of Health which conveys complex concepts about multiple influences on health through a family reunion scenario, allowing stories to emerge about family members with a range of diseases, which we will explore from a case study perspective. This storyline allows for geographic distribution including family members from rural, suburban, and city locales, as well as for ethnic diversity via marriage, adoption, etc.

Each story reveals the constellation of genetics and environmental circumstances that might affect the particular disease (in this case learning/developmental disabilities), and brings in the latest available science. An introduction describes the ecological approach to health and its many variables. The stories are enhanced by a variety of media including sidebars, pop-up boxes, illustrations, graphics, videos and links to additional resources and key journal references.

Training Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify potential prenatal causes of developmental disabilities.
2. Identify potential pregnancy issues associated with developmental disabilities.
3. Describe protective actions that can help protect the developing fetus.
4. Describe healthy behaviors associated with good preconception health.
5. Describe potential birth/delivery issues associated with developmental disabilities.
6. Describe the benefits of an enriched social and education environments on a young child.
7. Identify environmental agents that are associated with developmental disabilities.
8. Describe how to improve collaborative practice across the healthcare team regarding the diagnosis and treatment of developmental disabilities.

What is this training about?
A Story of Health begins with a family reunion that brings you into the lives of fictional people with some of the chronic illnesses that are a serious problem for the health of our nation – asthma, developmental disabilities, cancer, infertility, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Through their stories, you’ll learn the potential causes of these diseases and conditions, and explore prevention strategies.

They are stories about our health as individuals, families and communities. The stories highlight the many ways our health is affected by the environments where we live, eat, work, play, pray, volunteer, gather and socialize.

These stories also illustrate how we can prevent disease and promote health.

This interactive eBook includes colorful illustrations and graphics, videos from health and policy experts, links to numerous resources, and more, to help readers navigate the complex world of health.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for SS4845- A Story of Health, Developmental Disabilities Amelia’s Story, please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using SS4845. Follow the steps below by June 13, 2026

1. Register for and complete the course.
2. Pass the post-assessment at 80%.
3. Complete the evaluation.
4. Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.