The nature of medical assistants’ scope of practice affords them a unique opportunity to interact with patients experiencing acute and chronic health conditions caused or exacerbated by excessive alcohol and/or substance use. Review the partnership between the Medical Assistant Partnership for Healthy Pregnancies and Families and the AAMA, examine the importance of alcohol-free and substance use-free pregnancies, and explore what resources are available for medical assistants to deliver informed, evidenced-based messages to patients.

This free course was provided by the Medical Assistant Partnership for Healthy Pregnancies and Families, a partner of the AAMA.