The Canada FASD Research Network, with the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada, is excited to announce the release our new online FASD training course that is designed to improve knowledge and awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
This training is designed to reach staff working in Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)-funded projects all across Canada, the broader community organizations they work within and the families who access these supports.
Approximately 300,000 children in Canada have FASD, with a higher proportion being part of populations who have experienced trauma or are facing other barriers to health equity. Many of these children and their families access supports and services through programs like CPNP and CAPC.
Recognizing the important impact that you and your organizations play in these families lives, this training aims to further build your FASD knowledge and capacity and provide a toolkit for supporting individuals with FASD. Together we can create a more supportive environment for the people with FASD, both at our programs, and at home.
The training will be available and free for you to access during our 1-year pilot. Help us pilot this course by completing the training and the surveys before August 31, 2026. It is very important that this course is beneficial and educational to you, and we cannot do that without your input.
The course itself has five modules, each exploring a different but related aspect of FASD:
• Module 1: Introduction to the Course and FASD
• Module 2: Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis of FASD
• Module 3: FASD-Informed Supports and Strategies for Children
• Module 4: Supporting Adults and Parents with FASD
• Module 5: FASD Prevention and Awareness
The course should not take longer than 4-6 hours. You can find the link to the course here:
• https://elearning.canfasd.ca/courses/phac-pilot-training-course/
Please contact info@canfasd.ca if you have any questions or have difficulty accessing the course.
Thank you very much for your contributions to supporting children and families facing challenges like FASD! With your help, we can work to build a better and more understanding world and help improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by FASD.