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9 Sep 2024
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day is an opportunity to explore the intersection of prenatal alcohol exposure and health disparities. This training will dive into how prenatal alcohol exposure disproportionately affects certain communities and contributes to long-term public health challenges. As professionals, understanding these disparities is critical to fostering more equitable outcomes. This session will equip you with the knowledge to:
- Define health disparities and recognize their public health implications related to prenatal alcohol exposure.
- Identify the sub-populations at greater risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancies.
- Understand the specific health disparities that affect individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol, including long-term impacts on mental and physical health.
- Access and utilize resources for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of prenatal alcohol exposure.
By addressing these issues, we can work together to reduce the disproportionate burden of FASD on vulnerable populations and promote healthier futures for all.
A nominal registration fee is required to encourage commitment and ensure attendance. If you have a financial barrier please contact us for a complimentary registration.
About the speakers:
Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS:
Jackie Franks is the Executive Director of Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure. Jackie is an Illinois native and received her bachelor’s degree in health science and master’s degree in Public Health from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Jackie has worked extensively in health education, promotion, and primary disease prevention for over a decade. Jackie is a Certified Prevention Specialist and a Certified Health Education Specialist. IAPSE is a recognized leader in Indiana for education and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Captain Brian Holloman
Captain Brian Holloman, who has been with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) since March of 1995, is the commander of the Patrol Division. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from Boston University and his undergraduate studies were completed at Ball State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology.
Captain Holloman is the father of a son who is on the fetal alcohol spectrum and as a result, he is passionate about the need to educate others about the support necessary for those on the spectrum to have the ability to succeed in life. By recognizing the needs of those on the spectrum, through both personal and professional experiences, Captain Holloman seeks out ways to educate those willing to listen on what an affected person needs and why so that the lessons he and his son had to learn over the course of fifteen undiagnosed years can be used in the hopes of improving the life potential of others like his son.
CEU Information:
This course provides 2 CEU’s. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86). MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute provides CEU’s for the following:
- Addiction Counselors
- Social Workers
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counselors
- Certified Peer Recovery Professionals (CAPRC, CARC, CHW/CRS, CHW, CCHW)
Please allow five business days to receive your CEU certificate. You will receive an email inviting you to download your certificate from Accredible, our new certificate management platform.
Additional information:
- This training will be provided via Zoom (www.zoom.us)
- Scholarships are available to individuals with financial hardship or parents and caregivers of children with FASD. Please contact us for more information.
- Please visit https://inalliancepse.org/ for more information on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
- You will be required to be on camera, participate, and be available during training hours to receive an attendance certificate. This includes not driving, shopping, or other atmospheres that would not be considered like a classroom environment.
