The OBD Triage Institute

Organic Brain Dysfunction

Respectful Interviewing: Women and Substance Use in Pregnancy

Focus of Training

The OBD Triage Instrument and Model: A Screening Instrument for use in the Medical Evaluation of Teratogenic Effects on Embryonic Development © 1998, 2011.

This two-day certificate seminar provides clinical training in the OBD Triage Instrument and Model© designed to gather accurate, responsible information necessary for the diagnostic physician and team to determine potential diagnosis within Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder’s.

The focus of this training is on best practices in respectful, culturally sensitive, and motivational interviewing techniques with biological mothers who may have consumed alcohol and/or drugs in their pregnancy. This instrument has been written for women, by women as many participants have contributed based on their personal experiences. Interviews include exploration of various teratogenic possibilities, and variables for consideration in the medical evaluation by the diagnostic physician and clinic team. Aftercare and prevention for future pregnancies are also discussed.

Topics

• A Women’s Centred Approach

• Goals of the OBD Triage Instrument and Model

• Legal Issues and Liability

• Preparation

• Interviewing Considerations and Techniques

• Barriers to the Interview Process

• Barriers to Diagnosis

• Gathering Medical Histories

• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

• Developmental Stages

• OBD Triage Physician’s Checklist

• Interviews for Social History

• Obstetrical History

• The Interview regarding Teratogenic Possibilities

• Chart notes                                                                                                    

• Neurodevelopmental and Executive Functioning

• Co-occurring Disorders                                                                                  

• Behavioural Checklist

• Sensory Integration Checklist

• Acknowledgement of Cultural and Religious Variables

• Patient Self-Reporting Index

• FASD Clinic Recommendations

• Glossary of Medical Terminology

• Prescription Medication Guide

• Consent for Release of Information

• Research Review and References

Target Audience

Professionals assigned to FASD Diagnostic Clinics, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers and Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Professionals involved direct women’s-specific supports and/or counselling such as Women’s Addictions Treatment Staff, Women’s Shelters, Designated Child Welfare Agency Staff, Provincial/State, Federal Women’s,  and Men’s Institution Support Staff.

Length of Training 

Two-day Seminar

*Certification Course. Participants must complete the full two days (14) hours in order to receive Certificate and assigned number of OBD Triage Examiner Registry for Professional Association Credits, and be listed on the OBD Triage Registry (Canada, U.S.A., U.K.) Review of academic credentials and confirmation of good standing with the respective professional association applies.

This course has been reviewed and included on the Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse Resource Data Bank. Previous evaluations and FASD Clinic staff references are available by request.

The seminar is scheduled for presentation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, two times per year. *All applicants must forward confirmation of academic credentials and confirmation of Good Standing within their respective professional associations with their registration.

2011 – 2012 Schedule

December 1st – 2nd, 2011

April 18th – 19th, 2012

For groups preferring onsite training, the seminar is available for presentation in your community.

Fee Schedule:

Two-day Intensive Training

 The OBD Triage Instruments and Manual © (medically referenced)

Certificate of OBD Triage Examiner Registry (assigned number)

Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon Refresher provided.

*Seating is limited to ensure an optimum learning experience.

Seminar Fees = $498.75 Canadian funds (including G.S.T.)