OVERVIEW

Managing Medical Issues in Autism: 5-Course Bundle is organized by Boston Children's Hospital.

Release Date : 04/22/2024
Expiration Date : 04/22/2027

Topic:
Autism, Behavioral Health, Gastroenterology/nutrition, Neurology, Psychology, Social Work

Description:
Managing Medical Issues in Autism is a series of five independent video courses that explore the relationship between Autism and Gastroenterology/Nutrition, and the challenges of Communicating Pain and Illness for Individuals with Autism. Each course in the series may be purchased together as part of this bundle or each video course may be completed for credit independently.

Series Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:

  • Identify common GI conditions, findings and treatments in patients with autism.
  • Apply tools to enhance communication of pain in individuals with autism.
  • Explain Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and restate treatment approaches to management.
  • Use effective methods of communication in a clinical setting to better project and organize the patient experience.
  • Understand behavioral presentations that may represent pain and underlying medical factors in individuals with autism.
Credits

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Physicians:
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Physician Assistants:
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is Valid unit 4/22/27. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurses:
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 3.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3.75 Contact Hour
  • 3.75 CE Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician AssistantSocial WorkerPhysical TherapistsNursesNurse PractitionersPsychologists

    SPECIALITIES

    PsychiatryClinical PsychologyPediatricsOccupational MedicineGastroenterologyNutrition

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