Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is growing rapidly—affecting one in every thirty-six children in the U.S.—increasing the demand for ASD-specialized nursing care. To prepare nurses to meet these challenges, Penn Nursing offers an Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate program.
Our program
Designed for registered nurses, school nurses, or advanced practice nurses who focus on pediatrics, mental health, or the family, this three-semester program will prepare you to design and deliver comprehensive care to this unique and special needs population. This is also an on-campus program for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD level students.The program is offered over Fall and Spring semesters and Summer Session I. The certificate can be obtained in a year.
You will develop the skills to screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to provide comprehensive care for the co-occurring behavioral, medical, and psychiatric conditions, and to integrate innovative nursing care into the lives of your ASD patients and their families.
We offer the opportunity to work with nationally recognized faculty, clinicians, epidemiologists, and scientists in this field through lectures, seminars, interactive discussions, case-based learning, independent guided studies, and clinical fieldwork.
Coursework
To obtain the certification, students will complete three core courses, which can be completed in three semesters through classroom and clinical experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
| What is the national demand for Autism Spectrum Disorder specialized nursing care? |
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There is a strong prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is growing rapidly. One in thirty-six children in the U.S. are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To prepare nurses to meet these challenges, we offer an Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate program. |
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Do I need to be a Penn Nursing student to apply to the Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate program? |
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No, you do not need to be currently enrolled in our program. You can enroll in the Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate program directly following the admissions information below. |
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How many courses are required to complete the certificate program? |
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Our certificate program is comprised of three core courses, one in each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). View the curriculum. |
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Is there a clinical component to the certificate program? |
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Yes, this program is through classroom and clinical experiences. core course for their the semester. Learn more about the admission requirements and how to apply. |
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What is the cost of the program? |
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The post-master’s per unit tuition rates can be found here. Please make sure to check fees for graduate part-time / post-master’s–per course unit tuition rates. |
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I am a current Penn Nursing student. How do I declare a Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Minor? |
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Current Penn Nursing students interested in the Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Minor may formally declare a minor by completing the MSN Minor form. Prior to submitting the form, the student must obtain permission from the Program Directors. The minor is recorded on the student’s transcript. |
How to Apply
To begin an application or learn more about the certificate program’s admissions requirements, please click here.