Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-FASD

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Recall the primary signs and the short- and long-term effects associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
Recognize at least one screening tool that can help prevent alcohol use during pregnancy.
Identify at least two prevention and treatment strategies that you can employ for children with FASDs.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Meet Fabian

Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5)™

Prevalence

Cause and Prevention

Risk Factors

Secondary Conditions

Review

Summary

Section 3: Prevention

Screenings During Pregnancy

SBIRT

Pregnancy Screening Tools

Preventive Treatment for Pregnant Individuals

Preventive Treatment Considerations

Review

Summary

Section 4: Identifying and Treating FASDs

Screening

Community Readiness

Assessment and Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

Treatments

Types of Treatment

Treatment Goals

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Instructor: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS

Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Entry level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Entry level Marriage and Family Therapists; Entry level Professional Counselors; Entry level Psychologists; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.