Children and adolescents in foster care are some of this nation's most vulnerable citizens. They have a host of unmet health needs, including physical, mental, developmental, emotional, educational and dental health needs.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will
Be able to conduct an initial medical screen on all children entering foster care.
Be able to identify the time frames for conducting a comprehensive health assessment and a follow-up assessment on all children in foster care.
Gain a basic understanding of medical consents for children in foster care.