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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Module 2: Diagnosis

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Module 2: Diagnosis

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:

  • Define and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrums Disorder using the 4 digit diagnostic code
  • Describe the importance of diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Spectrums Disorder
  • Explain the prevalence of FASD in different populations

This program was supported in part by educational funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.


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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Module 2: Diagnosis

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Credits


Expiry Date

This course expires on
Friday, January 31, 2014


  • Dr. Pat Mousmanis M.D., CCFP, FCFP
  • Dr. Gideon Koren MD, FRCPC, FACMT
  • Dr. Jennifer Kuzmicz MD, BA, CCFP
  • Dr. Lisa Graves MD FCFP
  • Dr. Leslie Rourke MD, CCFP, MClinSc(FM), FCFP, FRRMS
  • Dr. Sahar Iqbal MD MSc FRCPC FACP
  • Dr. Cynthia B Mylrea BSc (HK), MD, FCFP
  • Dr. Brenda Stade CNS, PhD
  • Dr. Francine Borduas MD
  • Micheline Jaworski RN, BA, BEd
  • Margaret Leslie Dip.C.S., C.Psych.Assoc