Course Code: REL-ALL-0-DDSUDPM
Hours: 3
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Discuss drug diversion and related drug diversion behaviors and activities.
Identify various classifications of medications that are diverted or misused.
Describe screening and assessment tools helpful in identifying substance use disorders.
Recognize nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of substance use disorders.
Explain options for pain management.
Outline:
Section 1: Defining Pain
Tucker’s Story
Pain
Self-Reflection
Pain
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Pain Management
Pain Management
Pain Management Goals
Pain Treatment
Opioid-Related Pain Management
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Substance Use Disorders
Scope of the Problem
Self-Reflection
Understanding SUD
The Science of Addiction
Review
SUD Signs and Symptoms
Combining Substances
Screening for SUD
Nonpharmacological Treatment
Pharmacological Treatment of SUD
Pain Management in People with SUD
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Understanding Drug Diversion
The Impact of Drug Diversion
Self-Reflection
Drug Diversion Affects Many
Drug Diversion
Controlled Substances
Review
Meet JT
Rationales for Diversion
Common Diversion Methods
Drug Diversion in Clinical Practice
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Identifying and Preventing Drug Diversion
Reporting and Taking Action
Detecting and Preventing Diversion
Drug Diversion Prevention Tools
Review
Pharmacist Requirements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Reviewer: Hansel Fernandes, PharmD
Hansel graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2018 from MCPHS University in Boston. After which he completed his PGY-1 residency in managed care pharmacy at PerformRx in Philadelphia. Hansel has worked in the managed care, hospital, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in clinical program design, medication use policy, and drug utilization review. He is currently employed as a clinical market intelligence pharmacist at PerformRx. Hansel is passionate about utilizing evidence-based medicine to address health disparities and improve health outcomes.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.