DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and impact of opioid misuse.
- Identify signs and symptoms of opioid misuse and withdrawal.
- Identify alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain.
- Identify approaches, including interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, to maximize outcomes for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 3.0 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
- California Workers Compensation Claims Adjusters (WC CA)
Course Details
To receive 3.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by December 1, 2027.
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Tags: 3.0 CE/Contact Hours, California Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters (CA WC), CA Worker’s Comp, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, NASW, Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN), Opioid Misuse, Opioid Use Disorder, Opioids, Pain Management, Pain Medications, Signs And Symptoms, Social Worker, Withdrawal, Workers’ Comp Claim Adjusters