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Earn continuing education credit by watching these pre-recorded webinars presented by Women's Health Nurses and Midwives Collaborate for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy (WHNMCAP) and AWHONN
Earn continuing education credit by watching these pre-recorded webinars presented by Women's Health Nurses and Midwives Collaborate for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy (WHNMCAP) and AWHONN
This webinar provides an update on the latest information about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders for advanced practice nurses, nurse-midwives, and nurses, including the epidemiology of alcohol use among women in the United States; alcohol as a teratogen and the maternal and fetal factors that affect its impact on fetal development; the epidemiology of FASDs in the United States and comparisons to other neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorder; the key components of screening, diagnosis, and assessment in the United States and the potential role an advanced practice nurse or nurse-midwife might play in obtaining a diagnosis; emerging research about the father’s role in FASDs; how to address stigma related to alcohol and substance use disorders and FASDs.
1.0 nursing contact hours (NCPD activity available through 05/27/2029 23:59 EST)
This webinar provides an overview of role of the advanced practice nurse and nurse-midwife in the prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders through the provision of alcohol screening and brief intervention. It includes the epidemiology of alcohol use among women in the United States, including alcohol use during pregnancy; health impacts of excessive alcohol use; evidence base for universal screening for excessive alcohol use; core principles of harm reduction and their application to alcohol screening and brief intervention for excessive alcohol use; core concepts and procedures in alcohol screening and brief intervention; and overview of validated screening tools for the general population and for pregnant people.
1.0 nursing contact hours (NCPD activity available through 6/3/2029 23:59 EST)
Nursing professionals spend a significant amount of inpatient and outpatient care with patients, providing education and having effective conversations about sensitive topics, such as alcohol/substance use and contraception, can be challenging in a busy clinical setting. Bias, prejudice (unconscious or otherwise), and a lack of understanding of patient situations and cultural perspectives also act as barriers to effective communication, compromising the patient’s care and their relationship with the health system as well as their overall health outcomes. Due to the inherent imbalance of power in the patient-provider relationship, the impetus to facilitate meaningful communication falls upon healthcare workers, necessitating the development and implementation of skills-based training within the framework of cultural safety and respectful maternity care communication guidelines.
1.0 nursing contact hours (NCPD activity available through 5/26/2028 23:59 EST)
National Certification Corporation - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioners (WHNP-BC) continuing education
National Certification Corporation - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioners (WHNP-BC) continuing education
Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioners (WHNP-BC) who need to complete continuing education to maintain their certification may be able to take the following modules and apply credits earned towards their certification maintenance requirements:
WB2622 Focus on Perinatal Aspects of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders (expires Dec. 2026)
Please visit NCC for more information.
The SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative
The SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative
This program is a partnership between the Boston Medical Center and Proof Alliance using the ECHO virtual education framework with the aim of reducing the incidence of prenatal alcohol exposure and improve outcomes for individuals and families with FASDs.
The prenatal learning collaborative starts in September, 2026!
Participation costs are covered by program funding; continuing education credit is available.
Learn more by visiting their website.
MotherToBaby: FASD Podcast
MotherToBaby: FASD Podcast
CDC, MotherToBaby, and FASD United are collaborating for an upcoming MotherToBaby: FASD Podcast series. This series is intended to reach various audiences, including healthcare professionals, who can use the information to inform their practice and interactions with clients/patients.
The podcast episodes will educate participants on 1) the discovery, prevalence, and newest research on the topic of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), 2) CDC’s work in addressing prenatal alcohol and other substance use and FASDs, and 3) the experiences of people living with FASDs.
Episode 1: FASD Discovery and Prevalence
Episode 2: CDC’s Work Addressing Prenatal Alcohol and Other Substance Use and FASDs
Free CME/CNE/CECH is available until January 9, 2027. To receive continuing education (CE) for SCPD4929 – MotherToBaby: FASD Podcast, please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using SCPD4929.
The use of multiple substances, including tobacco, alcohol, and opioids, during pregnancy can have negative effects on a pregnant person and the developing baby. Drs. John Iskander and Suzanne Gilboa discuss what CDC and its partners are doing to reduce prenatal substance exposure and how screening and brief interventions may reduce prenatal substance exposure and improve the health of women and infants.
This is a recorded live stream originally presented on August 18, 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers free, online training for providers who work with:
Women who are at risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy
Individuals living with FASDs
Course options include:
Obtaining prenatal alcohol exposure history in a pediatric setting
SBIRT: Universal pre-screening to identify those in need of help from excessive alcohol and drug use
Implementing alcohol screening and brief intervention in clinical practice
Interprofessional collaborative practice as a model for prevention of FASDs
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Training System (fee for this course)
Continuing education credit may be available for some courses.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has developed this free online CME* course on prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs specifically for family physicians and their team members.
Content includes:
Stage A: Assessing the current practice by gathering baseline data.
Stage B: Implementing appropriate interventions to improve SBIRT for prenatal alcohol and other substance use.
Stage C: Evaluating the impact of interventions by collecting a new set of data and comparing it to the baseline.
This course is available until September 18, 2026.
*Non-physician health care providers should check with their credentialing organization on the acceptance of these CME credits.
This activity is intended for primary care clinicians, obstetrician-gynecologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who treat and manage pregnant women. The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to assess the prevalence and management of alcohol consumption among pregnant women in the United States.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
Understand the prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in the US
Compare alcohol screening among pregnant persons and non-pregnant women of reproductive age
Identify differences in alcohol screening based on sociodemographic factors
Distinguish the prevalence of counseling regarding alcohol use among pregnant persons in the US
The FASD Collaborative Project is a coordinated effort of the FASD United Affiliate Network in the United Satates to increase supports and provide evidence-based training at a national level related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The Collaborative offered a free webinar series between September 2021 and August 2022. All recorded webinars are now available for free on-demand. Topics included:
FASD in a Nutshell
Brain-Based Approach to Working with Individuals with an FASD Diagnosis
Increasing Access to Care for People with FASD Across the Lifespan
and more!
Please direct any questions about this series or the availability of continuing education credit to the FASD Collaborative Project.
Resources from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Resources from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has resources for healthcare professionals to help their patients with alcohol-related problems.
These resources provide evidence-based content to help healthcare professionals gain new insights on alcohol and health and patient care from screening through recovery as well as to overcome barriers to care for patients with alcohol problems.
This free video series from NIAAA consists of 60-second, social media-friendly videos that explain commonly used and often misunderstood alcohol-related terms, including:
Alcohol overdose
Alcohol use disorder
Binge drinking
Blackouts
This relaunched free resource from NIAAA has been redesigned to help adults who drink alcohol to better understand their relationship with alcohol. Information is provided in English and Spanish and includes:
What counts as a "standard drink"
Short- and long-term consequences of excessive alcohol use
Tips on how to assess your own drinking pattern
Strategies and tools for cutting back or quitting drinking
Disclaimer: NPs, Midwives and Nurses: Partnering to Prevent FASDs is not responsible for the content of these training resources. All questions regarding registration, continuing education, and content should be directed toward the training organizers.
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