Lakeland Centre for FASD   

The Lakeland Centre for FASD has developed a unique rural community based, multi-disciplinary team approach to diagnosis for children and adults prenatally exposed to alcohol.  The Centre has received National and Provincial recognition of this model.  As part of this development the centre has developed Diagnostic Team Training which is offered once a year in Cold Lake, AB. 

This training is CME approved for 6.5 credits.

Training is appropriate for groups that want to develop a diagnostic team.

Fees: $500/ person

Here is a sample of our training outline:

Day1

9:30         Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder                   

                Learning Objectives

1. Historical information

2. Prevalence

3. Diagnostic components

4. Science of prenatal exposure to alcohol

10:30         BREAK

10:45         Brain Function                                                             

                 Learning Objectives

1. Medical Anomalies

2. Behavioral characteristics

3. Learning disabilities

4. Social Issues                             

1:00           Seattle Model for Diagnosis                                          

                 Learning Objectives

1. 4-Digit Diagnostic Code

2. Facial phenotypes

3. Physical characteristics and variances

2:30            BREAK

3:00            Benefits of Diagnosis and                                          

                  Recommendation Strategies

                  Learning Objectives

1. Strategies of recommendations

2. Multi-disciplinary team approach

3. Procedures and interventions

4:30            Conclusion                                                               

Day 2                             

8:00            Introduction to Children’s Clinic                                  

                  Observations of clinic day in operation                   

11:30          Conclusion                                                               

12:00          LUNCH

1:00            Diagnostic Team Panel Discussion: Roles & Responsibilities

2:00            BREAK

2:30            Family Support Consultant                                                                         

4:00            Questions         

Day 3

8:00            Diagnostic Team Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities 

10:00          BREAK

10:15          Adult Support Advocate Roles & Responsibilities

12:00          LUNCH

1:00            Training Conclusion, Questions and Wrap Up

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    Last modified: 08/18/06