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PREVENTION OF NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS AND OTHER HEALTH RISKS
THROUGH FOLIC ACID EDUCATION ONLINE CME COURSE JOINTLY SPONSORED BY SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER AND THE
MARCH OF DIMES Course Description: 
We expect learners to develop familiarization with the various health benefits of folic acid supplementation, and we expect participants will want to adopt the guidelines of leading health agencies such as the CDC and NIH pertaining to folic acid use.
Course
Objectives:At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the role of birth defects in infant morbidity and mortality, particularly neural tube defects (NTD's).
- Understand the relationships between folic acid, folate, the general health benefits of folic acid consumption, and the prevention of NTD's. Understand issues of bioavailability, sources, limitations, and necessary timing of education.
- Familiarize oneself with the recommendations and goals of various partnered public health agencies in educating women of childbearing age on the importance of folic acid.
- Assume a more active and effective role as a public health educator on the topic of folic acid in preconception care.
- Know where to obtain further patient education resources.
Course Outline:
- Infant Mortality
- Neural Tube Defect Prevalence and Examples
- Folic Acid Properties
- Folic Acid Consumption and Supplementation
- Approaches for Changing Behavior
- Results of Awareness Campaigns and New Challenges
Who Should Participate:
Family practice professionals,
pediatricians, and obstetric and gynecological professionals.
Authors:
Robert G. Resta, M.S., C.G.C.
Director of Genetic Counseling
Division of Perinatal Medicine
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA.
Karla Damus, R.N., Ph.D, MSPH
Associate Professor, Director, Community Programs
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Women's Health
Bronx, N.Y.
Credit Hours:
Physician's may choose to claim Category
II credit for time spent reviewing these materials. Each
physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually
spent on the educational activity.
Planning Committee Members:
Robert Fineman, M.D., Ph.D., Chair
David Luthy,
M.D.
Robert Resta, M.S., C.G.C.
Amy Hoffman, B.S.
Amber Roche, B.S.
Rachel Hien, WA March of
Dimes
Rachelle McCarty, N.D.
Sandy Norris, Director, Medical Education
Acknowledgement:
The Planning Committee
gratefully acknowledges a generous grant from the March of Dimes,
Washington State Chapter, in support of this educational opportunity.
For Further Information:
Email: pfproj@swedish.org
Directions:
| You will need Microsoft
Power Point 95, Power Point version 3.0, or later editions to view the presentation.
You will also need a printer to print out the quiz and CME credit form.
If you experience technical difficulties, please contact us at pfproj@swedish.org
Click the arrow to view the Power Point presentation. It will open up a new window in your browser. Just click your mouse to advance to the next slide, or use the scroll bar on the right of the page. When completed, click here to open an optional self-assessment quiz. |
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