Prescription Drug Misuse and Addiction
Stanford's CME course on managing prescription drug misuse, offering healthcare professionals practical strategies for patient care and intervention.
Course Cost
Free course
Advanced
Skill Level
1 Week
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with a biopsychosocial approach to managing prescription drug misuse and addiction. Through animated didactic videos, interactive content, and case scenarios, participants learn effective strategies for identifying and addressing prescription drug problems. The course covers clinical interview techniques, use of prescription monitoring programs, and compassionate intervention methods. Special emphasis is placed on developing practical skills for patient assessment and implementing appropriate treatment algorithms.
What you'll learn
Master clinical interview techniques for identifying prescription drug misuse
Effectively utilize prescription drug monitoring programs like CURES
Implement appropriate intervention strategies for identified cases
Develop compassionate approaches to medication tapering
Apply treatment algorithms in clinical practice
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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Module Description
This course offers healthcare professionals comprehensive training in managing prescription drug misuse and addiction. Using a biopsychosocial approach, the curriculum covers clinical assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and compassionate treatment methods. The course features practical applications through video case scenarios and interactive content, focusing on identifying problems through clinical interviews and prescription monitoring programs. Participants learn to implement effective treatment algorithms while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient care.
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