Welcome to this Web-Based Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courseware program entitled Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Module 2: Diagnosis. This is the second module of the 3 Part Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) series being offered at MDcme.
Recognizing FASD in clinical practice is practical, meaningful and necessary. Recognition allows for earlier identification and referral for early developmental interventions, as well to support health and well being of birth parents through supportive intervention and harm reduction strategies; and to prevent exposure in subsequent pregnancies. FASD is preventable if the underlying social and health determinants are addressed. In the words of a birth mother of a youth with FAS:
“The diagnosis is the beginning of a dialogue to support respectful, compassionate interactions between parents, teachers, and others, and it increases the self esteem of the person affected by FASD.”
This course will assist primary and specialist health providers with basic knowledge and skills to recognize, diagnose, and or refer FASD related conditions in their practice. Links are also provided for advanced resources for professionals working with interdisciplinary teams providing formal diagnosis and treatment.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
This program was supported in part by educational funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
You must have an MDcme.ca account and be logged in to register for this course
This course expires on
Friday, January 31, 2014
Mainpro-M1
This program meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited by Memorial University of Newfoundland for up to 2 Mainpro-M1 credits.
Maintenance of Certification (Section 1)
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Up to 2 Section 1 credit hours can be claimed.