About this course
The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with a greater understanding of the current crisis related to opioid abuse in the US, and with the information necessary to recognize and act appropriately in the presence of an opioid-related event. --- This course will report to CE Broker within 24 hours and can be taken at your own pace, on any device.
Course curriculum
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An Introduction to Opioid Use Disorders
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Extent of the Problem
- Opiates vs. Opioids
- Contributing Factors to Current Epidemic
- Abuse vs. Dependence
- Signs of Opioid Use
- Treatment of Overdose
- Current Interventions
- Conclusion
- References
- Post Test