Learn evidence-informed solutions to address the U.S. opioid crisis, from surveillance to treatment and harm reduction.
Learn evidence-informed solutions to address the U.S. opioid crisis, from surveillance to treatment and harm reduction.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the opioid epidemic in the United States, offering evidence-based strategies to address this critical public health issue. It covers key topics such as data surveillance, prescription drug monitoring programs, clinical guidelines, treatment options, harm reduction strategies, and efforts to combat stigma. Designed for public health professionals, healthcare providers, and policymakers, the course draws from expert knowledge to provide a multi-faceted approach to understanding and addressing opioid use disorders. Participants will gain insights into the latest research, policy recommendations, and practical interventions to promote high-quality care for those with pain while mitigating the risks associated with opioid use.
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What you'll learn
Understand trends and data sources for the U.S. opioid epidemic
Explain the role of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs in reducing opioid supply
Describe the importance of clinical guidelines in opioid prescribing practices
Understand the role of pharmacy benefit managers in opioid epidemic management
Explain strategies for patient engagement and public education on opioid risks
Describe evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorders
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This course includes:
5.28 Hours PreRecorded video
10 assignments
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There are 10 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the opioid epidemic in the United States, focusing on evidence-based strategies to address this critical public health issue. It covers ten key areas: data surveillance, prescription drug monitoring programs, clinical guidelines, pharmacy benefit managers, engineering strategies, patient and public engagement, treatment of opioid use disorders, naloxone access, harm reduction strategies, and combating stigma. Through video lectures, expert interviews, and interactive quizzes, participants gain a thorough understanding of the multifaceted approach needed to tackle the opioid crisis. The course emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, policy interventions, and innovative solutions in addressing opioid misuse and addiction.
Introduction and Data
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)
Module 2 · 31 Minutes to complete
Clinical Guidelines
Module 3 · 39 Minutes to complete
Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Module 4 · 11 Minutes to complete
Engineering Strategies
Module 5 · 26 Minutes to complete
Engaging Patients and the General Public
Module 6 · 14 Minutes to complete
Treating Opioid Use Disorders
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Naloxone
Module 8 · 44 Minutes to complete
Harm Reduction
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Stigma
Module 10 · 28 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Shannon Frattaroli, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she also serves as Deputy Director and Associate Director for Outreach at the Center for Injury Research and Policy. Dr. Frattaroli teaches courses on Public Health Policy Formulation, Qualitative Research Methods, and Implementation Research and Practice. Her research centers on policy strategies aimed at preventing injuries, including those from motor vehicle crashes, opioid misuse and abuse, and gun violence, particularly firearm-related domestic violence. She is dedicated to advancing the translation of research findings into policy and practice, working closely with federal and state policymakers to develop evidence-based solutions that maximize public health benefits. Dr. Frattaroli has extensively published on the use of qualitative methods in injury prevention and on the science and practice of translating injury and violence prevention interventions.
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