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  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

    Free online CME

    Log in anytime to hone your knowledge and practical skills for identifying and managing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).

    These ensuring CME sessions with Translation to Practice (t2p) activities will enable you to implement evidence-based practices and enhance your ability to deliver high-quality care, stay updated with current guidelines and improve patient outcomes.

    Jeffrey D. Quinlan, MD, FAAFP
    Professor, Chair, DEO
    University of Iowa, DFMCM

    Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:

    • Identify the signs and symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in patients, utilizing current guidelines and diagnostic criteria.
    • Implement evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies for managing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
    • Examine case-based patient scenarios to apply lessons learned.
    • Create and document actionable plans to integrate the knowledge gained into their clinical practice, addressing potential barriers and evaluating outcomes using the T2P tool.
    • Enhance their ability to provide high-quality care to patients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ultimately improving patient outcomes and contributing to public health efforts.
    • High-speed broadband connection required for online access.
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    This activity is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $307,420 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

    The AAFP has reviewed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.0 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 08/13/2025 to 9/24/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

    Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn and additional two Prescribed credits for participation in each Translation to Practice® exercise. Information on Translation to Practice® will be shared within the activity.