Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Module 1: Preventing and Addressing Alcohol Use in Pregnancy |
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| Credits: | (up to) 3 credit hours |
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| Accreditation: | This course has been accreditated for:
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| Description: | Prenatal exposure to alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and developmental delays in Canadian children (Health Canada, Sept 2006) (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/diseases- maladies/fasd-etcaf_e.html). Prevention of prenatal exposure to alcohol is a pressing concern. Physicians who work with women prior to and during pregnancy have an important role in asking about alcohol use, providing appropriate advice, and in helping women change their drinking behaviour. This training program provides important information on clinical practices related to assessing and influencing alcohol use in pregnancy. |
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| Developed By: | This module is based on the following workshops: "Supporting Change: Preventing and Addressing Alcohol Use in Pregnancy", from "Best Start Resource Centre: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre." We would like to thank the Best Start Resource Centre for giving us permission to use this material to create an online version. | |