In today’s healthcare landscape, the importance of understanding and effectively managing substance abuse and addiction cannot be overstated. These issues are pervasive and affect millions of individuals, creating a significant burden on healthcare systems. AHP Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality continuing education courses that equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address substance abuse and addiction effectively. Our courses and materials are designed to meet the needs of nurses and other healthcare practitioners, ensuring they are prepared to provide the best possible care for their patients.
Substance Abuse Education for Delaware Nurses
Addressing Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion
The Substance Abuse Education for Delaware Nurses course is a mandatory continuing education requirement for nurses in Delaware, focusing on prescription drug abuse and diversion. This course provides 3 contact hours of continuing nursing education and is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It is accepted by the Delaware Board of Nursing, ensuring it meets the high standards required for professional development.
Course Objectives:
– Responsible Opioid Prescribing: Nurses will learn the components of responsible opioid prescribing, ensuring they understand how to manage these powerful medications safely.– Guidelines for Safe Prescribing: The course covers the CDC and Delaware guidelines for safe prescribing of opioids, helping nurses stay current with best practices.– Preventing Misuse and Diversion: Strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse and diversion are discussed in detail, equipping nurses with the tools they need to safeguard their practice and their patients.– Naloxone Use: The course provides crucial information on the use of the opioid antagonist naloxone, a lifesaving medication in the event of opioid overdose.– Chemical Dependency in the Workplace: Nurses will learn to recognize and address chemical dependency and impairment in the workplace, promoting a safe and healthy working environment.
Accreditation and Approval
This course fulfills the requirement for 3 contact hours of continuing education on substance abuse for nurses in Delaware. It is specifically designed to address prescription drug abuse and diversion, challenges in managing chronic pain, and best practices for prescribing controlled substances.
Prescription Drug and Controlled Substance Abuse
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
The Prescription Drug and Controlled Substance Abuse course provides 3 contact hours of continuing education and is aimed at nurses and other healthcare practitioners. This course addresses the current opioid and prescribed drug abuse epidemic and the challenges in managing chronic pain to achieve better patient outcomes. It meets the continuing education requirements for several states, including Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Texas.
Course Objectives:
– Responsible Opioid Prescribing: Similar to the Delaware course, this course emphasizes the importance of responsible opioid prescribing practices.– CDC Guidelines: Nurses will review the CDC guidelines for safe prescribing of opioids, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest recommendations.– Preventing Misuse and Diversion: Strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse and ΩThe course covers the critical role of naloxone in opioid overdose situations.– Chemical Dependency: Recognizing and managing chemical dependency and impairment in the workplace is another important aspect of this course.– Nonpharmacologic Interventions: Nurses will explore nonpharmacologic interventions for pain management, broadening their toolkit for patient care.
Accreditation and Approval
This course is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the factors contributing to the misuse and abuse of prescribed pain medications. It covers the most commonly abused and/or diverted drugs, managing chronic pain, and best practices for prescribing controlled substances.
Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Support for Patients
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Education
The Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Support for Patients course is a 5-hour behavioral health continuing education program designed for nursing and other health professions. This course covers the types of mental health crises, the crisis intervention process, and ethical and legal issues. It provides comprehensive training on assessment and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing a mental health emergency associated with depression, anxiety, substance use, and mental health disorders.
Course Objectives:
– Recognizing Mental Health Emergencies: Nurses will learn to identify different types of mental health crises and how to recognize them.– Crisis Intervention Process: The course outlines the crisis intervention process and various models of intervention.– Assessment and Management: Nurses will be trained in the assessment and management of patients experiencing a mental health crisis.– Substance Use Crises: The course discusses appropriate care for patients experiencing crises related to substance use or mental illness.– Ethical and Legal Matters: Nurses will explore the ethical and legal considerations surrounding mental health issues, ensuring they are prepared to handle these situations with professionalism and compassion.Investing in continuing education is crucial for healthcare professionals who want to provide the best possible care for their patients. AHP Healthcare offers a range of courses designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in managing substance abuse, addiction, and related mental health issues.Contact us today to learn more and enroll, either by phone (800-957-2872) or visit our website!By choosing AHP Healthcare, you commit to excellence in patient care and professional growth. Our courses are meticulously designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring you are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of substance abuse and addiction in the healthcare field. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and create a healthier, safer world for everyone.
