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Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders

This course is the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs clinical practice reference guidelines for the management of Substance Use Disorders. This guideline is designed to provide objective, evidence-based information on the management of SUD.
13 CEU hours Department of Veterans Affairs - Department of Defense Free retakes
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ABVECA BRNCCAPPCE Broker ProviderCLCPCNLCPCRCCCRRNCVRPDelaware BONMCBAP-Specific MSCCNAADACRNsVRA-Canada

Course Overview

This course is a detailed review and examination of the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs clinical practice reference guidelines for the management of Substance Use Disorders. This guideline is designed to provide objective, evidence-based information on the management of SUD. It is intended to assist healthcare providers in all aspects of patient care, including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
 
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****CCAPP STUDENTS - PLEASE READ - Please note any course over 8 CEUs/Contact Hours/Hours must be completed over a 72 hour (or more) time period. Your course start date is the date of purchase, and your completion date is when you have passed your test. For example, "Completed 9/5 - 9/10/2026".

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Objectives

  1. Assess the patient's condition and determine in collaboration with the patient the best treatment method.
  2. Optimize each individual's recovery to decrease or eliminate consumption, improve health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach his or her full potential.
  3. Minimize preventable complications and morbidity.
  4. Emphasize the use of patient-centered care.

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First chapter, narrated audio.
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Course Outline

10 sections · final assessment · downloadable certificate

1
Introduction and Background
2
About the Clinical Practice Guideline
3
Algorithm
4
Recommendations
5
Knowledge Gaps and Recommended Research
6
Evidence Review Methodology
7
Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder
8
Psychosocial Interventions
9
Evidence Table
10
Additional Appendices and References
Final assessment
Unlimited retakes

Approvals & accreditation

AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 15 credentials.

Credential Board Hours
ABVE Certified Vocational Expert 13
CA BRN California Board of Nursing 13
CCAPP California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals 13
CE Broker Provider Florida Board of Nursing 13
CLCP Certified Life Care Planner 13
CNLCP Certified Nurse Life Care Planner 13
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CRCC Certified Rehab Counselor 13
CRRN Certified Rehab Registered Nurse 13
CVRP Certified Vocational Rehab Professional 13
Delaware BON Delaware Board of Nursing 13
MCBAP-Specific Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals 13
MSCC Medicare Set-Aside Certification 13
NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals 13
RNs Colorado Nurses Association 13
VRA-Canada Registered Rehabilitation Professionals 13
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders
$104 · 13h

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