- Competency 1: Introduction to FASD
- Description
- Pretest
- Learning Objectives
- Historic Findings Related to Alcohol Use by Pregnant Women
- Changes in U.S. Perspectives on Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Terminology and Prevalence Rates
- Effects of Alcohol on the Developing Embryo and Fetus
- Effects of Alcohol on the Developing Brain
- Relationship between Prenatal Alcohol Use and Fetal/Infant Death
- Comparative Effects of Alcohol and Other Substances on the Developing Fetus
- Issues Related to Professional Values and Ethics
- Matching Activity
- Posttest
- References
- Competency 2: Indentification of FASD and Diagnosis of FAS
- Description
- Pretest
- Learning Objectives
- Diagnostic References for FAS
- FAS Diagnostic Criteria
- Common Disorders Associated With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
- Signs and Symptoms of FASD That May Be Confused With Other Disorders
- Specific Areas of the Brain Most Vulnerable to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
- Diagnosis
- Issues Related to Professional Values and Ethics
- Matching Activity
- Posttest
- References
- Competency 3: Treatment Strategies for Working with Clients with FASD
- Competency 4: Prevention
- Description
- Pretest
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Addiction Disorders in Women
- Techniques To Engage Substance-Abusing Women Into Treatment and Recovery
- Community Awareness and Education
- Training Primary Care and Other Helping Professionals
- Outreach Services
- Role of Men and Significant Others in FASD Prevention
- Issues Related to Professional Values and Ethics
- Matching Activity
- Posttest
- References
- Competency 5: Continuing Care of Families Affected by FASD
- Description
- Pretest
- Learning Objectives
- Clinical and Environmental Stabilization for Clients with an FASD or Possible FASD
- Continuing Care for Clients with an FASD or Possible FASD
- Relapse Prevention
- Continuing Care Services for Clients with Children with an FASD or Possible FASD
- Continuing Care Issues for Families with an Individual with an FASD
- Issues Related to Professional Values and Ethics
- Matching Activity
- Posttest
- References
- Competency 6: Legal Issues
- Glossary
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