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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Apply clinical management strategies for patients with high exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  2. Provide patient education focused on reducing exposure to PFAS.
  3. Identify health concerns related to PFAS exposure for maternity and pediatric patients.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of participants will demonstrate knowledge of the health-related implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances for maternity and pediatric patients by achieving a passing score on the posttest.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no relevant financial relationships regarding this educational activity.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH
  • NM - BON 2.5 CH
  • SC - BON 2.5 CH
  • WV - BOERN 2.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.













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Test Code: MCN0525B
Published: May/Jun 2025
Expires: 6/4/2027
Sources: MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Laura Anderko, PhD, RN; Emma Pennea, MS; Mary Kathryn Cardon, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC; Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN; Abby Mutic, PhD, CNM
Categories: Interdisciplinary , Maternal Child , Multisystem Patient Care , Pediatrics , Professional Issues , Public Health , Reform , Reproductive Health
Specialties: Advanced Practice Nursing, Ambulatory Care, Community Health, Family Practice, Holistic, Home Health, Maternal-Child, Obstetrics, Occupational Health, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Public Health
Topics: Environment , Forever Chemicals , Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)