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Holoprosencephaly: When the Brain Does Not Divide
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Course
Learn the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of holoprosencephaly, a developmental brain disorder resulting from incomplete division of the forebrain.
Course
Holoprosencephaly: When the Brain Does Not Divide
1.0 Credit / CME HourText
Learn the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of holoprosencephaly, a developmental brain disorder resulting from incomplete division of the forebrain.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Differentiate major holoprosencephaly subtypes and associated clinical features that inform prognosis, monitoring, and referral.
Identify neurological, endocrine, feeding, respiratory, craniofacial, and genetic indicators that warrant escalation, specialty evaluation, genetic counseling referral, or family-support referral.
Select role-appropriate strategies to support medication safety, oral health considerations, caregiver education, and coordinated long-term care for patients with holoprosencephaly.
Course description
This training provides healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and dental professionals, with clinically relevant knowledge and role-specific applications related to recognition, safety management, and coordinated care in holoprosencephaly. Participants will review structural subtype classification, selected endocrine and neurologic considerations, genetic evaluation concepts, and the role of multidisciplinary support in long-term care.
The professional practice gap in the management of holoprosencephaly is driven by inconsistent preparedness for prognostic counseling and the under-recognition of subtle endocrine and neurological risks. Many providers lack specialized training in navigating the "non-penetrance" and variable expressivity inherent in HPE-associated genetics, which often leads to inaccurate recurrence-risk counseling. By linking current molecular pathophysiology with structured family-centered support, this activity helps clinicians manage complex comorbidities, coordinate early genetic evaluations, and support more accurate prognostic counseling and coordinated long-term care for families affected by this condition.
This activity emphasizes interprofessional collaboration by integrating medication safety, oral health considerations, and team-based care coordination to support safe and effective management of patients with complex neurodevelopmental conditions such as holoprosencephaly.
Course content
Introduction and Pathophysiology
Neuroanatomical Subtypes and Clinical Spectrum
Endocrine and Hypothalamic Dysfunction
Neurological Management of Seizures and Motor Function
Feeding, Nutrition, and Respiratory Care
Genetics, Testing, and Recurrence Risk
Palliative Care and Family-Centered Support
Key Takeaways and Conclusion
Course details
Release Date03/30/2026
Expiration Date03/30/2029
ACPE UAN0657-0000-26-022-H01-P 0657-0000-26-022-H01-T
CE Broker ID20-1368306
ACCME Activity Number203711132
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 149
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Dietitian - NutritionistSpeech-Language Pathology InternCertified Respiratory TherapistAudiology InternSpeech-Language Pathologist - SADieticianAudiologistLicensed Specialist Clinical Social WorkerPharmacistMedical DoctorSocial Worker InternSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerAudiologist Special VolunteerLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social WorkerRegistered Respiratory TherapistDental HygienistRegistered Nurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerDentistRegistered NursePhysician AssistantAdvanced Practice Registered NurseConsultant PharmacistLicensed Masters Social WorkerRespiratory TherapistMaster's Social WorkNutritionistSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker DualAudiologist InternRegistered Social Worker AssistantGeneral DentistPharmacy TechnicianBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Graduate Social WorkerSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeAudiology Assistant
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for dietetics and nutrition professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Holoprosencephaly: When the Brain Does Not Divide", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Dietetics and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 1 Hour. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dietitian - Nutritionist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Audiology Intern, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Dietician, Audiologist, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Social Worker Intern, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Nutritionist, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Audiologist Intern, Registered Social Worker Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Audiology Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This educational activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact this activity:
• John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner • Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner • Luke Porter - Planner • Vicki Holder - Content Developer
All presenters, planners, and others involved in program development have no financial interests or relationships with companies that would influence the content. They also do not have any financial interest in selling technologies, programs, products, or services to CME/CE professionals.
AI tools, including GPT-5.5 Thinking, Scite.AI, Skywork.AI, Perplexity Pro, Gemini 3 Pro, and Claude Opus 4.7, may have been used to support activity planning, research, content development, citation review, and quality review. All AI-assisted content was reviewed by qualified human reviewers. AchieveCE remains responsible for the accuracy, balance, independence, and integrity of this educational activity.
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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