Have you ever thought about international adoption? Are you terrified of having to decide what types of medical or emotional condition you would accept? In this course the instructor is Dr. Dana Johnson, MD, PhD, a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Johnson founded the International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota. His research interests include the effects of early institutionalization on growth and development and the outcomes of internationally adopted children.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
- Identify the most significant impact of cocaine and meth on infants.
- Identify the most common disorder seen among adoptees.
- Identify the most common condition see in children adopted internationally.
- Understand the impact of institutionalization on children in international adoption.
Outline for Evaluating Risk Factors in International Adoption.pdf
*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%.
Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.
This course aligns with the following regulatory requirements.
Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*
96.38 (b)(7)
96.48 (b)(2)
*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements.
This course is included in the following state packages.
See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.
| Illinois International Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements. |
| Louisiana International Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements. |
| Nebraska packages including, International Adoption and International Adoption from China |
Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements. |
| Packages for Oregon International Adoption and International Adoption from China | Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements. |
| Virginia packages including, International Adoption and International Adoption from China | Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies. |
| Packages for Washington International Adoption and International Adoption from China |
Important Information for agencies on Washington Adoption Requirements. |
For information specific to your state, go to the Child Welfare Information Gateway State Search site to find information on each state's requirements on background checks, consent to adoption, home study requirements, post-adoption contact agreements, adoption expense regulations, use of advertising, and who may adopt or place a child for adoption.
