Meeting the Needs of Patients with Autism_Enduring

This course is designed for medical providers who want a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) concepts and terminology, health disparities, and how to apply best practices for clinical and non-clinical care of ASD patients. The training materials will be made available to UPMC Health Plan network to better educate across the company and foster inclusivity.

Target Audience

This training is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistant and other health care professionals who seek improved quality of care for the patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Define words related to ASD.
  • Recognize that ASD patients make up a significant portion of the population. You have patients, customers, Health Plan members, residents, co-workers, family, and/or friends who are members of the ASD community.
  • Explore the challenges ASD individuals face when seeking health care.
  • Examine health issues that ASD patients may experience more often than other patient populations.
  • Recall strategies to communicate and interact with ASD patients, customers, members, residents, and co-workers to provide them with the best possible experience in a health care setting.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/15/2025
Course expires: 
07/15/2028
UPMC Health Plan
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States

Course Director:

Thomas Pineo, DO, CPE, DFPHM, SFHM  - Medical Director, UPMC Community Osteopathic

Planning Committee 

  • Nicholas DeGregorio, MD, MMM, FACP  - Senior Medical Director at UPMC Health Plan
  • Kaitlin A. Kerr, MSN, RN  - Clinical Educator for Disability Awareness, UPMC Disabilities Resource Center

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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