Allied Health

“One of the most exciting findings of the 20^th century is that folic acid, a simple, widely available vitamin can prevent spina bifida and anencephaly.”

 - Godfrey P. Oakley, MD, Professor of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, and former Director, Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (CDC)

 

As an allied health professional, you play an important role as a behavior counselor and can assist individuals in modification of their diet and folic acid intake.

This section will address specific issues regarding folic acid counseling if you are a:

• Dental Hygienist;

• Physician Assistant;

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer;

• Medical Technologist;

• Occupational Therapist;

• Physical Therapist;

• Radiographer;

• Respiratory Therapist;

• Speech Pathologist; or

• other allied health professional.