Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Current Concepts and Approaches for Pediatricians 2023-2026
Welcome to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Current Concepts and Approaches for Pediatricians! This course is designed to raise awareness and increase proper diagnoses of FASD. Content includes general information about FASD, the diagnosis, assessment, and referral process, and effective communication methods with the family.
Intended Audience
Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses who want to improve the lives of children with an FASD through understanding and proper diagnosis.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners, as part of the healthcare team, should be able to:
- Define FASD and its component conditions, and explain its relevance to pediatric practice
- Describe the neurobehavioral and physical characteristics of FASD
- Explain FASD diagnostic criteria and the process of making a diagnosis
- Develop a process for screening every child for FASD
- Discuss the role that stigma plays in screening and treating patients with FASD
2023 Planning Committee
David Wargowski, MD Clinical Geneticist, UW-Madison Waisman Center Course Director/Reviewer | Georgiana Wilton, PhD Planner, Content Developer, Reviewer |
Faculty/Planning Committee (Original)
Original Planning Committee Disclosures
David Wargowski, MD Course Director, Planner, Content Developer, Reviewer | Angelica Salinas, MS Planner, Content Developer, Reviewer | Georgiana Wilton, PhD Planner, Content Developer, Reviewer |
Jacquelyn Bertrand, PhD Content Reviewer | Raina Haralampopoulos, MSW Content Developer | Gene Hoyme, MD Content Developer |
Yasmin Senturias, MD Content Developer | Prachi Shah, MD Content Developer | Natasha Singh, MPA Content Reviewer |
Lindsey Peterson, MS Content Developer | Erin Tenney, NP Content Reviewer | Jessica Carlucci-Jenkins, BA UW-Madison ICEP Staff |
Julie Martinelli, BS UW-Madison ICEP Staff |
FACULTY DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
* Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.
The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
For this accredited continuing educational activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below:
Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? |
David Wargowski, MD | Peer Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Georgiana Wilton, PhD | Speaker/Author/Peer Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 ANCC contact hours.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 9/21/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation |
Continuing Education Units
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this program for .2 continuing education units (CEUs) or 2 hours.
Available Credit
- 2.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 2.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 2.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at help@icep.wisc.edu
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