Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and the Multiple Associated Risks
There is a lack of integration and coordination of care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). There is a need to understand the risks associated with NAS at all levels in a socio ecological framework.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, first responders, public health professionals and students, and other interested healthcare or public health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, you will be able to:
- Cite the epidemiology of neonatal abstinence syndrome to be able to understand the extent or magnitude of the problem
- List the various risks associated with neonatal abstinence syndrome which can affect outcomes
Faculty & Credentials

Henrietta S. Bada-Ellzey, MD, MPH
Mary Florence Jones Professor, Pediatrics Vice Chair, Academic Affairs and Research
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Lexington, Kentucky
Director, Maternal and Child Health
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Frankfort, Kentucky
Disclosure Information
Dr. Henrietta S. Bada received honorarium as member of the advisory board meeting for US WorldMeds.
No other speakers, planners or content reviewers have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The material presented in this course represents information obtained from the scientific literature as well as the clinical experiences of the speakers. In some cases, the presentations might include discussion of investigational agents and/or off-label indications for various agents used in clinical practice. Speakers will inform the audience when they are discussing investigational and/or off-label uses.
Content review confirmed that the content was developed in a fair, balanced manner free from commercial bias. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone commercial bias in any presentation, but it is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral and the Kentucky Department of Public Health. University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral 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.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.75 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 nursing contact hour(s).
- 0.75 ParticipationUK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.75 hour(s) of participation.

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