Addiction Treatment: Essential Clinical Skills for Providers
Learn evidence-based approaches to screen, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders in this comprehensive course for healthcare providers.
Learn evidence-based approaches to screen, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders in this comprehensive course for healthcare providers.
This course equips healthcare providers with essential clinical skills for treating patients with substance use disorders. Developed by Yale instructors, it covers screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of addiction. Key topics include motivational interviewing, medication-assisted treatment, psychosocial therapies, and addressing co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The course emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and evidence-based practices. Through case studies and practical examples, learners will gain confidence in providing effective addiction treatment across various healthcare settings. The curriculum also explores societal factors impacting recovery and strategies for navigating systemic challenges in addiction care.
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What you'll learn
Screen patients for substance use disorder risk using validated tools
Diagnose substance use disorders and assess their severity
Develop patient-centered treatment plans using the RIPTEAR framework
Apply motivational interviewing techniques in patient interactions
Understand and recommend appropriate medication-assisted treatments
Identify suitable psychosocial therapies and support groups for patients
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This course includes:
2 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive training in treating substance use disorders. It covers the entire spectrum of addiction care, from initial screening and diagnosis to treatment planning and long-term management. Key topics include motivational interviewing techniques, medication-assisted treatment options, psychosocial therapies, and addressing co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices and compassionate, patient-centered care. Learners will explore the neurobiology of addiction, various treatment settings, and strategies for leveraging interprofessional teams. The course also addresses societal factors impacting addiction treatment, including systemic racism and healthcare policy. Through case studies and practical examples, participants will gain the skills and confidence to provide effective, empathetic care for patients with substance use disorders.
How can I show compassion toward patients with substance use disorders?
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
How do I know if my patient has a substance use disorder?
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
How do I recommend treatment options?
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
What medications help patients manage their substance use disorders?
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
What psychosocial or behavioral therapies are available for patients with substance use disorders?
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
What societal factors impact successful recovery?
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Roessler MMSc, PA-C is an Assistant Professor and Director of Didactic Education at the Yale School of Medicine’s Physician Associate Program. She has extensive experience in primary care and previously served as clinical director of the Community Health Care Van for the Yale AIDS Program. Roessler is the medical director of HAVEN, Yale’s student-run free clinic, and practices primary care at Fairhaven Community Health Center. She also teaches new PA faculty through the Faculty Skills 101 Workshops by the Physician Assistant Education Association.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Dr. Edens is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. She earned her MD from Johns Hopkins in 2002 and completed her psychiatry residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by advanced training and a VA-funded fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Yale. Joining Yale’s faculty in 2011, she is the Associate Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Residency and co-director of the VA Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment. Her clinical and research focus includes co-occurring addiction and chronic pain, and improving access to evidence-based treatments for addiction. She also co-directs the VA Opioid Reassessment Clinic, which evaluates opioid use safety and efficacy for Veterans.
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