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Class Information
The focus of this class is to gain insight on caring for the patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Challenges in perception of these patients as well as techniques for bedside care of these patients will be explored. Strategies that prevent non-caring as well as self-care tools to promote healthy coping for nurses and health care providers will be discussed.
Objectives:
- Review of the diagnostic criteria as well as evaluation of severity for ASD
- Discuss research studies the genetic component of ASD
- Identify nursing strategies to optimize care for these patients
- Explore coping mechanisms and self-care strategies aimed to relieve burden and stress
Remote Access
The zoom login information will be provided 24 hours prior to the class.
Handouts
Fees
Class Pricing
FREE for the Following Outreach Affiliates:
- UCSF Staff
- St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton Staff
- Natividad Medical Center Staff
- ZSFGH Staff
$15.00 for UCSF Outreach Affiliates:
- All Alameda County Health Employees
- Adventist Health Clearlake
- Adventist Health Ukiah
- CHOMP
- CRMC Fresno
- Marin Health General Hospital
- Providence Queen of the Valley
- Providence Santa Rosa Memorial
- Providence St. Joseph's Eureka
- San Joaquin General Hospital
- Washington Hospital
$25.00 for General Registration:
- Any hospitals not listed above