Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 4 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a brief overview of the stages of fetal development, how the stages are affected by drug use, short-term health concerns, and long-term development delays in babies exposed to drugs in-utero.
Overview
Pregnancy is extremely sensitive to external elements that can cross the placental barrier, damage the uterus or placenta, or affect the mother’s health. These external elements can interfere with fetal development, affecting the maturation and calibration of organs and systems, which can lead to abnormal growth and increase the risk of short and long-term health problems. This course overviews the stages of fetal development, how the stages are affected by drug use, short-term health concerns, and long-term development delays in babies exposed to drugs in-utero.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the stages of fetal development.
- Recognize pregnancy related complications associated with maternal drug use.
- Review the effects of teratogens on fetal development.
- Understand the signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome and options for treatment.
- Explain the long-term effects of in-utero drug exposure.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
