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Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders

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Course Overview

Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders

Author: Peggy Fossen
DNP, RN, CNE 

This course will assist in developing an understanding of the opioid epidemic and opioid use disorder. The participant will increase their knowledge about opioids and how they are used medically and illicitly. The risks of opioid use, dependence, and addiction will be covered, along with the signs of opioid intoxication, withdrawal, and overdose. The participant will have an increased understanding of opioid use disorders and the public health crisis it has become.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. Opioid Use Disorder 
  4. Pharmacokinetics 
  5. Physiological Effects 
  6. Side Effects and Risks 
  7. Nursing Considerations 
  8. New Research  
  9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders . It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Define Opioid Use Disorder. 
  2. Describe the mechanism of action of opioid drugs. 
  3. Identify and recognize signs and symptoms of opioid intoxication, withdrawal, and overdose.  

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: February 13, 2024

Course Expires on: February 13, 2027

Course Offering: #361

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