This article is important because it highlights critical gaps in the healthcare system, particularly in the education and training of healthcare professionals, such as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Explain the unique healthcare challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and identify strategies to address these challenges in clinical practice.
2. Demostrate an understanding of the importance of incorporating specialized training on anesthesia care for patients with IDD into nurse anesthesia programs and will evaluate the impact of such training on healthcare outcomes. 

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045283; Expiration Date 2/12/2028.

Accreditation Information:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Disclosure Statement:
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Post-Test Attempt Notice:
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

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Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.