Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability
The purpose of this course is to provide specific information about some of the unique physical and mental health problems that may occur in adults with developmental disabilities and to suggest approaches to care that will best ensure compliance and cooperation. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Define intellectual disability, mental retardation, and developmental disability.
2. Cite specific barriers in providing optimal health care to patients with developmental disabilities.
3. Discuss health conditions that commonly occur with specific types of developmental disabilities.
4. Explain mental health problems that may occur with intellectual disability.
5. Identify pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches to treating mental health issues in those with developmental disabilities.
6. Discuss approaches to providing quality care to adults with developmental disabilities, including techniques for working with families and caregivers.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
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Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability
The purpose of this course is to provide specific information about some of the unique physical and mental health problems that may occur in adults with developmental disabilities and to suggest approaches to care that will best ensure compliance and cooperation. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Define intellectual disability, mental retardation, and developmental disability.
2. Cite specific barriers in providing optimal health care to patients with developmental disabilities.
3. Discuss health conditions that commonly occur with specific types of developmental disabilities.
4. Explain mental health problems that may occur with intellectual disability.
5. Identify pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches to treating mental health issues in those with developmental disabilities.
6. Discuss approaches to providing quality care to adults with developmental disabilities, including techniques for working with families and caregivers.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
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Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability

Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability

by Connie Vogel, NetCE
Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability

Caring for the Adult with Developmental Disability

by Connie Vogel, NetCE

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The purpose of this course is to provide specific information about some of the unique physical and mental health problems that may occur in adults with developmental disabilities and to suggest approaches to care that will best ensure compliance and cooperation. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Define intellectual disability, mental retardation, and developmental disability.
2. Cite specific barriers in providing optimal health care to patients with developmental disabilities.
3. Discuss health conditions that commonly occur with specific types of developmental disabilities.
4. Explain mental health problems that may occur with intellectual disability.
5. Identify pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches to treating mental health issues in those with developmental disabilities.
6. Discuss approaches to providing quality care to adults with developmental disabilities, including techniques for working with families and caregivers.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940185574164
Publisher: NetCE
Publication date: 07/01/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Sales rank: 349,544
File size: 249 KB
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