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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Their Implications on Adult Behavior

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare providers with an overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options to mitigate the effects of ACEs influence in children and adults.

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Contact hours
2
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Self-paced, online
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Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare providers with an overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options to mitigate the effects of ACEs influence in children and adults.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to a significantly higher risk of chronic disease, mental health disorders, and even early death. Despite this deep-rooted connection, ACEs remain underappreciated in many clinical settings This course delves into the profound implications of ACEs on adult behavior and health outcomes. It will explore not only the science behind ACEs and toxic stress but also the risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options to mitigate the effects of ACEs, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for communities.

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

  1. Define Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
  2. Understand that Adverse childhood experiences are not random occurrences, but instead, arise from a combination of family-related, environmental, community, and sociocultural factors, which leave children vulnerable to experiencing trauma.
  3. Understand the immediate and long-term consequences of children who experience adverse childhood experiences, and treatment options available.
  4. Describe how a multimodal approach to care can help mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
  5. Analyze how toxic treatments can significantly influence mental and physical health.

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com. This course should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose, treat, prescribe, recommend, or initiate therapies or treatments in any setting. This course is copyrighted by Fast CE For Less, Inc. and may not be replicated, copied, or dispersed without written consent.

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

Who this course is for:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and other healthcare providers in any setting who want continuing education on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Their Implications on Adult Behavior.

Course outline

11 sections · finish in any order across devices

  1. 1

    Introduction

  2. 2

    Definition of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

  3. 3

    Adverse Childhood Statistics

  4. 4

    Adverse Childhood Experience Risk Factors

  5. 5

    Outcomes for Children with Adverse Childhood Experiences

  6. 6

    Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences

  7. 7

    Definition of Toxic Stress

  8. 8

    Behavioral and Health Implications

  9. 9

    Therapeutic Treatment

  10. 10

    Nursing Considerations

  11. 11

    Conclusion

References

The full reference list is included inside the course, after the Conclusion.

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