Title: FOLICACID.NET

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Section/SPIG: Maternal and Child Health

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FolicAcid.net, <www.folicacid.net> a free, Web-based course designed for current and emerging health professionals, provides education about folic acid, including the benefits and strategies for counseling individuals regarding folic acid intake. This project was made possible through funding from the March of Dimes and was developed with the assistance of numerous subject matter experts and professionals in maternal and child health.

In this course, users are presented with numerous interactive elements that allow them to learn and test their knowledge, including a case study and a virtual kitchen. Also included is a section with detailed information for health professionals (allied health, dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy and public health), about the importance of initiating counseling about folic acid use with individuals. Finally, student progress in the course is measured with a pre and post test. The module was pilot-tested last fall with approximately 500 students across the major health professions.

Please let your colleagues know about this great resource. For more information and for access to this resource, please contact Kalpana Ramiah at <Kramiah@asph.org>.