Opioid Epidemic: The Crisis Continues
| Overview / Abstract: |
If you are a healthcare professional, you have a role in our nation’s opioid epidemic. From those who prescribe to those who administer opioids, everyone plays a part in helping or hurting those seeking opioids for pain relief. This course discusses the causes, definitions of use and abuse, pharmacodynamics, and prevention and treatment strategies for this serious issue in healthcare. |
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Expiration |
Dec 01, 2021 |
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Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Occupational Therapy CE, Physical Therapy CE |
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Format |
Online |
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Credits / Hours |
2.5 Contact Hours |
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Accreditation |
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), California Board of Physical Therapy, California Board of Registered Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Physical Therapy, Kentucky Board of Nursing, New York Physical Therapy Association |
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Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit? |
YES |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Tracey Long, RN, PhD, APRN and Sara E. Wilson, BA |
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Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Substance Abuse / Dependence, Rehabilitation / Therapy, Public Health / Community Health, Pain Management, Overdose (Drug), Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions / ADR |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
None |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
ATrain Education, ATrainCeu, opioids, narcotics, overdose, combination drugs, drug abuse, unintentional abuse, side effects, morphine |
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