Courses
Module 1: Orientation to Contemporary Child Health Care in Iowa
There are two sections in this course: Section 1: Contemporary Knowledge of Child Development Section 2: Identifying and Assisting Children with Concerns Intended Audience Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners Learning Objectives: After completing this course, participants will be able to: Differentiatebetween surveillance and screening and name one appropriate screening test for social/emotional development and one for Autism for children 18 months of age Statethe three levels used in the Child Health & Development Record (CHDR) and where the most updated versions may be conveniently located and viewed Describetwo important reasons knowledge...
Module 2: Healthy Social, Emotional & Behavioral Development
There are two sections in this course: Section 1: Healthy Child Development Section 2: Understanding Social Behaviors Intended Audience Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this part, you will be able to: Clearly Stateat least three reasons early identification of signs/symptoms of social, emotional and behavioral concerns are vital for a child’s optimal future development Indicateat least two mother-child or family events in which the child’s social-emotional development could be enhanced and State current knowledge of “toxic” stress and how it might permanently and negatively alter future...
Module 3: Autism – Screening, Treatment, and Vaccine Controversy
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...