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Understanding the Opioid Crisis: From Prescription Practices to Public Health Solutions
The opioid epidemic has significantly impacted the United States for more than a decade, leading to an ongoing crisis and a marked increase in overdose fatalities. Since the 1990s, opioids have played a prominent role in medical practice; however, prescriptions were often issued based on flawed research, later found to be inaccurate. This course examines the historical development of the opioid crisis, the subsequent rise in heroin and fentanyl use, and the growing prevalence of overdose cases.
5 CEU hours Patsy Barnes, RN, BA Free retakes
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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
- Explain what opioids are, their use, and the reasons for abuse.
- Discuss OUD treatment options.
- List the contributing factors and consequences of the opioid epidemic.
- Describe the opioid settlement and the controversy over the money being distributed to states.<br />
- Explain the new opioid prescription guidelines.
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Course Outline
1
Opioids
2
The Brain Connection
3
Opioid Addiction and Opioid Use Disorder
4
Opioid Crisis Statistics
5
Opioid Overdose Toolkit
6
History of the Opioid Crisis
7
Treatment for Addiction, including CAM
8
Opioid Settlement
9
Review of the Opioid Epidemic
10
New Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids<br />
Final assessment
Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 19 credentials.
Understanding the Opioid Crisis: From Prescription Practices to Public Health Solutions