Child Development

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (33 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The stages through which a child goes through from birth until he or she becomes an adult is child development. Children are first newborns, and during their growth, they acquire the skills that allow them to adapt and function. Child development should be carefully monitored to ensure its full development. This article reviews the stages of child development, developmental screening, and its utility by the interprofessional team.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the development of the newborn period, later infancy, and the adolescent period.
  • Identify the types of attachment during infancy.
  • Explain the importance of developmental screening.
  • Summarize the reflexes that can be used to access development.

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Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls. Continuing Education, Inc, 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.

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  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

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