We are learning more about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) every day...and know that early detection and intervention are critical since education and treatment can alter the disabling trajectory of ASD. This course will increase knowledge among pediatric clinicians on evidence-based practices for screening, evaluation, referral for diagnosis and management of children with ASD. Strategies for pediatric clinicians and families to prepare for and successfully implement an office visit for a child with ASD will be provided.
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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.
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Earn up to 2.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession.
This self-study program offers 30 instructional minutes of pharmacology content which is designed to qualify for 0.5 contact hours toward your pharmacology requirement.
PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 2.0 contact hours. Expires: 04/09/2026.
PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 2.0 self-study contact hours.
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PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 2.0 self-study contact hours.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 2.0 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as PESI. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.0 hours for completing this self-study program. This activity was originally recorded on 7/14/2023. It was last reviewed on 6/12/2023 and is valid until 06/12/2026.
PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This activity was originally recorded on 7/14/2023. It was last reviewed on 6/12/2023 and is valid until 06/12/2026.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. You are required to successfully complete and submit a post-test prior to receiving a certificate of completion.
This self-study activity qualifies for 2.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Waitneight Exploring the Autism Spectrum (4 MB) | 34 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Jean Waitneight, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PNP-BC, is a dual certified pediatric and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She practices full time at Pediatrics at Newton Wellesley as an integrated psychiatric and developmental provider. She has over 20 years of experience working with children and young adults in primary care, developmental medicine, and psychiatric mental health. For the past 7 years, she has worked directly with the autism spectrum population.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jean Waitneight has an employment relationship with Newton Wellesley. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jean Waitneight is a member of the American nurses Credentialing Center.
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