Pediatric Developmental Milestones
Hours: 1.25
Developmental milestones are the physical or behavioral signs of development in children. Milestones are divided into functional areas that include motor, language, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Individual children grow and develop at their own pace, but these milestones typically occur at a certain age or age range. This course discusses developmental milestones and developmental delays in children. It also discusses the interdisciplinary approaches used in children with developmental delays.
Developmental milestones are the physical or behavioral signs of development in children. Milestones are divided into functional areas that include motor, language, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Individual children grow and develop at their own pace, but these milestones typically occur at a certain age or age range. This course discusses developmental milestones and developmental delays in children. It also discusses the interdisciplinary approaches used in children with developmental delays.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Nurses will receive 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize at least five typical developmental milestones in children.
Describe at least three methods used to identify the most common developmental delays in children.
Identify at least three interdisciplinary approaches used in children for developmental delays.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Stages of Child Growth and Development
Overview
Motor Development
Language Development
Cognitive Development
Psychosocial Development
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Developmental Disabilities
Overview
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Genetic Disorders
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Intellectual Disabilities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Developmental Monitoring and Screening for Delays in Children
Developmental Screening
Developmental Surveillance in the Home Setting
Different Therapies to Assist Children
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Stephanie has over 15 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2013. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Disclosure: Stephanie Whitfield, RN, CPN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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