Welcome to the training on Developmental Surveillance and Screening: Birth through 6 Years provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Goal
The goal of this module is to equip Texas Health Steps providers and others to conduct developmental surveillance and screening during preventive medical checkups for children ages birth through 6 years, use approved screening tools, make appropriate referrals and coordinate care in the primary care setting.
Target Audience
Texas Health Steps providers and other interested health care professionals.
Specific Learning Objectives
- Apply the requirements of the Texas Health Steps Periodicity Schedule for developmental surveillance and screening of children ages birth through 6 years.
- Specify how to respond when parents or caregivers express concern about a child’s development or behavior.
- Employ the validated standardized screening tools approved by Texas Health Steps.
- Based on stated criteria and patient needs, determine appropriate referrals for a child who is at risk for, or determined to have, a developmental delay or disorder.
References to parents in this course also imply guardians and caregivers. All resources mentioned in the course can be accessed from the Appendix. All data presented in the course reflect the most recent year for available data.
Please note this module expires on 7/9/2029.
This module was released on 7/9/2026.
Continuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.00 contact hours of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
Social Workers
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for Social Workers.
Certificate of Attendance
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.00 hour(s) for attendance.
Certified Community Health Worker
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Promotor(a)/Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program has certified this course for 1.00 contact hour(s) of continuing education for Certified Community Health Workers and Community Health Worker Instructors.
Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes:
- Participating in 100% of the activity.
- Successful completion of a post-test; must score 75% or higher.
- Completion and submission of participant evaluation.
Commercial Support & Disclosure of Financial Relationships
This event received no commercial support.
The presenters and planning committee for this event have disclosed no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Non-Endorsement Statement & Off Label Use
Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Medical Association, or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The presenters did not disclose the use of products for a purpose other than what it had been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration.
Release Date: 7/9/2026
Termination Date: 7/9/2029