In this course, participants will learn how to use the Eat Sleep Console Care Tool 3rd. ed. in the setting of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome or neonatal opioid withdrawal. The functional assessment of the infant, treatment decision-making, and parent/caregiver education are the main topic areas. The history of the development of the tool and current research on the use of the tool is also described. This course is intended as the first step in training. It is essential that the learner who is using the tool in the field also receive hands-on training in the field.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Describe the history and current research of the Eat Sleep Console approach to care
- Define and describe the elements of the Eat Sleep Console assessment included in the care tool
- Utilize the ESC Care Tool 3rd ed. for four written case studies
- Utilize trauma-informed and compassionate approaches to utilizing the ESC Care Tool with parents/caregivers
Course Structure
This course is self-paced and available to any user who registers with the Maine Medical Association, Center for Quality Improvement Learning Lab. The course consists of multiple sub-sections or units and will contain various elements, including video lessons, hyperlinks to readings and web resources, and pre-and post-tests for you to gauge your knowledge and understanding of the course topic.
Estimated Time to Complete: 90 minutes
Note: The course is divided into short digestible units (10-20 minutes in length) that can be completed in small increments.
Disclosures
The planners, presenters, and speakers do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Their position titles and organizational affiliations are those at the time the course was recorded.
Farrah Sheehan, MSN, RN, IBCLC
Nurse Educator & Consultant
Farrah Sheehan Perinatal Professional Services, LLC
Amy Carter, BSHA-M
Director
Maine Medical Association, Center for Quality Improvement
Janet Johnson
Executive Administrative Assistant
Maine Medical Association, Center for Quality Improvement
Funding: This course is made possible by the MaineMOM program which is managed by the Office of MaineCare Services Value-Based Purchasing Unit and funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Joint Providership Statement
The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity qualifies for 1.5 credits of the 3 CME credit requirement for opioid medication education found in P.L. 2015, Chapter 488, Maine’s legislation to address the opioid drug crisis.
This activity qualifies for 1.5 hours of the 8 hours required by the MATE Act on training for opioid or other substance use disorders and the appropriate treatment of pain.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center and the Maine Medical Association, Center for Quality Improvement. The Hanley Center is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Launch: October 17, 2024
Expires: October 17, 2027
Assessment and Grading
This course begins with a pre-test that will test your knowledge and allow you to gauge your baseline understanding of the topics to be covered. At the end of the course, there is a post-test. A comparison of your pre-test score and post-test score will help you assess how much knowledge you’ve gained on the topic.
To Obtain a CME Certificate or a CME Certificate of Participation
- Complete all the units within the course
- Complete the Survey Monkey evaluation at the end of the course
Upon completion of the evaluation in Survey Monkey, including the required demographic information, a CME Certificate will be emailed to M.D.s and D.O.s and a CME Certificate of Participation will be emailed to all other learners. These certificates will be emailed within 10 business days of completing the evaluation.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
- ESC Pre-Assessment
Course Units
- ESC Unit 1: Introduction and Overview
- ESC Unit 2: Assessments
- ESC Unit 3: Decision Making and Caregiver Presence
- ESC Unit 4: Non-Pharmacologic Care and Preparation for Home
- ESC Unit 5: Case Scenarios
- ESC Unit 6: Resources
Course Wrap Up
- ESC Post-Assessment
- ESC Course Evaluation