Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ASDEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
History of ASD
Section 3: Diagnosing ASD
Diagnostic Criteria
ASD Characteristics
Section 4: ASD Pathophysiology
Prevalence
Etiology and Comorbidities
The Debunked Vaccination Theory
Section 5: Multimodal Management of ASD
Behavioral Approaches
Social Skills Interventions (SSIs)
Pharmacological Approaches
Nutritional Approaches
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Education
Safety
Section 6: Additional Considerations for EMS Personnel
Sensory-Friendly Care
Managing Aggressive Behavior
Patient Communication
Pain Perception
Beyond Childhood
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Case Study
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Emily Allen
Emily is a graduate of UNC Wilmington, where she earned an MSN in Nursing Education in 2021. She is an experienced perianesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse and has cared for a wide variety of inpatient and ambulatory surgical patients. Emily has served as a Charge Nurse in UNC’s Ambulatory Care PACU and holds her CPAN certification from the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC). Her passion for education has led her to a position as a content writer at Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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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.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.