Florida health professionals can attend a virtual fetal alcohol spectrum disorders training Friday, Oct. 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. The session focuses on screening, brief intervention, referral pathways and nonjudgmental conversations about prenatal alcohol exposure.
The Florida Department of Health event notice describes a broad clinical and social-service audience. Continuing-education credit, however, is listed for a narrower set of licensed disciplines. Registrants should separate attendance eligibility from credit eligibility before relying on the session for a professional requirement.
Who the Florida FASD webinar is designed for
| Professional group | Included in intended audience | Credit specifically listed on the event page |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians and primary-care clinicians | Yes | Board of Medicine disciplines listed |
| Licensed midwives | Yes | Council of Licensed Midwifery listed |
| Nurses and nurse practitioners | Yes | Not specifically listed in the event notice |
| Social workers and behavioral-health professionals | Yes | Not specifically listed in the event notice |
| Other maternal and child health professionals | Yes | Confirm with the applicable licensing board |
The table does not determine an individual’s license status or continuing-education eligibility. It reflects the difference between the audience named by the department and the boards named in the credit section.
What the training covers
The department says the session will address validated screening tools, including the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, along with brief intervention strategies and referrals to developmental, behavioral-health and community resources.
The communication component emphasizes stigma-free discussion. That is important because a training about prenatal exposure can become counterproductive if professionals substitute blame for a clinical assessment and referral process.
Participants are also expected to receive information about prenatal support, low- or no-cost health care, substance-use treatment and recovery services available to pregnant women and families in Florida. The webinar is professional education; it is not a substitute for evaluating or treating an individual patient.
Attendance does not automatically produce credit
The event page says eligible participants must attend the full webinar and complete required post-session steps, including an evaluation, to receive a completion certificate and qualify for the approved credit associated with their discipline.
Before registering, a professional who needs credit should verify:
| – that the licensing board and profession are covered; |
|---|
| – the full-attendance requirement; |
| – the evaluation or certificate process; and |
| – whether an employer or credentialing organization imposes an additional requirement. |
The department lists one approved continuing-education credit for eligible disciplines. A certificate of attendance should not be assumed to satisfy every board, employer or renewal rule.
Two additional sessions are listed
The department’s FASD webinar series page lists later sessions for Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, also from noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. Those dates may help professionals who cannot attend Oct. 30, but registration availability and credit details should be checked for the specific session rather than carried forward automatically.
For the Oct. 30 session, the practical sequence is to use the department’s registration link, confirm the time zone, verify credit eligibility and retain the completion instructions. Anyone seeking personal medical guidance about pregnancy, alcohol exposure or child development should contact an appropriate licensed healthcare professional rather than using a professional webinar summary as individual advice.
