Useful Knowledge for Treating Opioid Use Disorder

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Advanced practice nurses (APRNs) are well positioned to address a known treatment gap for those suffering from opioid use disorder. This session provides foundational information about opioid use disorder, opioid withdrawal management and harm reduction strategies for this vulnerable patient population. Audience members walk away from this session with an increased understanding and comfort towards caring for those with opioid use disorder in a hospitalized setting.

Objectives

Recognize common symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Recall the evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder and medications used for withdrawal symptoms.
Summarize some common harm reduction principles for opioid use disorder.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.