Fundamentals of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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California Board of Registered Nursing
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
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Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
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Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
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Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
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Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 290
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Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Provider # RCX100502 290
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Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
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Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
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Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours. Content Area: C1; R1/Prevention
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
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American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Association of Social Work Boards
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Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, posttests. This module is Reading-Based.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.75 Clinical continuing education clock hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
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Social workers will receive 1.75 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
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Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.75 CEH's
Missouri Credentialing Board
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
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This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
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aspects of their programming.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
Relias Learning is an approved provider of Continuing Education. Provider number: CP40 910 H 0318 for 1.75 CEHs.
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Course Details
Summarize each component of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Recognize the strengths and lifelong difficulties associated with an FASD.
Describe the short- and long-term effects of FASD for the individual, their family, and their community.
Identify at least two prevention and treatment strategies that you can employ for children with an FASD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Meet Jenna
What Are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)?
How Common Are FASDs and FAS?
Recent Prevalence Rates
What Causes FASDs?
Quick Check
Economic Costs of FAS
Annual and Lifetime Costs of FAS
Possible Signs of an FASD
Identifying FASD
Identifying FASD in Adults
DSM-5 Classifications for the Effects of FASD
So How Is FAS Diagnosed?
Quick Check
Other FASD Terminology
Practice
The Importance of Accurate Classification
Meet Joy
Summary
Section 3: Individuals with an FASD - Strengths, Difficulties, and Approaches
Primary Disabilities that Can Occur in Individuals with an FASD
Strengths Among Individuals with an FASD
Sensory and Physical Difficulties
Executive Functioning Difficulties
Information Processing Deficits
Problem-Solving and Decision Making Difficulties
Difficulties with Self-Esteem and Personal Issues
Potential Risk Factors
Protective Factors
The Benefits of Identification and Treatment of FASDs
Trends in Treatment of FASDs
Meet Raphael
Summary
Section 4: Prevention and Risk Reduction
Prevention Starts with Asking
Share Facts about Alcohol Use during Pregnancy
Role of Paternal Alcohol Consumption
More Information About FASDs and Alcohol Use
Prevention Interventions for Pregnant Women with Alcohol Use Disorder
Health Literacy
Brief Intervention During Pregnancy
Increasing Public Awareness
Raising Awareness in Schools and Other Organizations
Meet Alice
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Congratulations!
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam
Expert Reviewer: Suzette Fisher, SND, M.Ed., Ed.S.Naju Madra, M.A. is an internal subject matter expert and clinical content writer for Relias' Behavioral Healthcare library. She earned her Master's degree in Psychology with specific study in neuropsychological assessment for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She brings with her a wealth of experience in clinical assessment, along with expertise in large-scale clinical research project management, recruitment, training, as well as in-person and web-based curriculum development.
In addition to scholarly activities such as writing manuals and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, Ms. Madra has over 15 years of behavioral healthcare experience ranging from crisis counseling and job coaching for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders, to community college instruction, and trauma specialist at the Veterans Health Administration. In her current role, Ms. Madra has contributed authorship to over 100 behavioral healthcare course offerings for both licensed and non-licensed professionals in the Health & Human Services market.
Disclosure: Naju Madra, M.A. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Disclosure: Suzette Fisher, SND, M.Ed., Ed.S. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry and intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; entry and intermediate level Psychologists; entry and intermediate level Social Workers; entry level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; entry level Professional Counselors; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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