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Opioid Epidemic: Evidence-Based Strategies for Public Health

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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Opioid Epidemic: Evidence-Based Strategies for Public Health

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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

Skills you'll gain

opioid epidemic
public health
harm reduction
prescription drug monitoring
addiction treatment
naloxone
stigma reduction

This course includes:

5.28 Hours PreRecorded video

10 assignments

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FullTime access

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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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Shannon Frattaroli
Shannon Frattaroli

10,532 Students

7 Courses

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.

Opioid Epidemic: Evidence-Based Strategies for Public Health

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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