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The University of Edinburgh: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (Online Learning)

Institution The University of Edinburgh View institution profile
Department School of Health in Social Science
Web https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying
Study type Taught

Summary

FASD refers to the physical, emotional and developmental effects of alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Neurodevelopmental disorders are known to be caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Health services worldwide are struggling to measure and address the issue. In March 2022 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published UK-wide guidance for assessing and diagnosing FASD, building on guidance published in 2019 by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidance Network (SIGN 156). FASD is a public health issue, affecting roughly 3.25-5% of the general population. FASD is also thought to be over-represented in justice and corrections, out-of-home care, and homelessness, mental health, and addictions services.

Few health professionals are familiar with the disorder and even fewer are confident in providing an assessment. In many countries, FASD remains underdiagnosed therefore, a greater diagnostic capacity is needed to meet demand.

This programme will provide you with the skills and understanding to: - recognise potential cases of FASD

  • conduct a diagnostic assessment with a wider multi-disciplinary team

  • develop clinical formulations of presenting difficulties

  • provide care and treatment recommendations

You will be guided in this practice by an understanding of the context in which pre-natal alcohol exposure occurs so that you can conduct your work in a trauma-informed, non-judgemental manner, and work sensitively with families.

The programme addresses recent calls for training in FASD for Health, Education and Social Care professionals. As the first FASD-focused university course in the UK, and one of few worldwide, this programme is designed to meet the needs of practising health and social care professionals by being accessible online and part-time.

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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

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