Substance Use Disorders Course Bundle - 14 Hours
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Substance abuse is national epidemic and nurses in most any practice setting are likely to encounter patients and families that are impacted by this issue. These select courses are based on current, evidence-based information to enhance your knowledge and practice. Includes 9 pharmacology hours.
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- Adolescent Substance Use Disorders for Healthcare Professionals 2Course release date: 11/15/2021
About the Course:
The key risk periods for substance use disorders (SUD) occur during life transitions, such as adolescence. This means that substance use assessment and intervention is especially critical for the adolescent population. The emphasis for this education program is on helping healthcare professionals to effectively assess adolescents for substance use disorders and intervene effectively with adolescents who are dealing with such disorders. - Health Care Management of Patients with Substance Use Disorders - N55579 2Course release date: 7/15/2021
About the Course:Substance use disorder is widespread, varies from culture to culture, and covers a vast array of mind-altering substances. The purpose of this course is to help health care workers in their treatment of patients with substance use disorders, also called SUDs, and to provide patients with the tools and interventions to pursue a lifestyle on their own absent from substance use disorder. The treatment for SUDs includes in- and outpatient programs, a multimodal treatment approach, possible pharmacological treatments, and behavioral therapy. This course helps to prepare health care professionals to recognize SUDs, suggest treatments, provide important motivation and encouragement, and assist with self-management skills that will help with a successful recovery. - Illicit Drug Use in the United States 3 3Course release date: 7/15/2022
About the Course
The misuse of drugs in the United States is an ongoing problem. This course gives an updated on this important topic. The update provides an overview of the status of drug misuse in the United States, presents common substances, triggers, and interventions. - Nurse Suicide and Substance Use Disorder: The Shocking Truth 1Course release date: 6/1/2022
About the Course
This podcast will shed light on actionable mental health issues amongst nurses. Evidence-based approaches for risk detection and referral to treatment will be described. Inequities in treatment of nurses with mental health issues will be addressed. Individual and healthcare system approaches to optimizing workplace wellness to prevent suicide will be discussed.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps. - Substance Use Disorder in Nursing: Identification, Reporting, and Support, 2nd Edition 3 3Course release date: 11/3/2022
About the Course
This course meets the requirements for Delaware’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) topic for APRNs. It focuses on being able to recognize, report, and intervene in the occurrence of SUD while supporting a culture of safety and support. - The Role of Opioids in the Treatment of Chronic Pain 3 3Course release date: 2/2/2022
About the Course:
This continuing education program is designed to characterize the best practices for the use of prescription opioid medications intended for treating chronic pain, within the constraints emphasized by the FDA. It will also characterize other strategies to combat the misuse of prescription medications. This program will provide nurses with a solid foundation for responsible opioid use and include vigilant monitoring designed to identify misuse.