Competency 1: Introduction to FASD
Learning Objectives
After completing Competency 1, the learner should be able to:
- Understand the significance of alcohol use disorders among women
- Identify areas in which alcohol use disorders in women differ from those in men
- Describe the basic historic foundation of FASD
- Discuss the basic terminology related to FASD and the prevalence rates
- Explain the effects of maternal alcohol exposure on the developing embryo and fetus
- Compare the adverse effects of alcohol on the developing fetus to those of other substances
- Identify issues related to professional values and ethics
