Introduction to Opioid Use and Misuse
This 6-hour online course introduces learners to opioid use, misuse and dependency. Learners will explore topics such as pain and management, addiction and treatment, opioid crisis, and harm reduction programs.
Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.
No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete the micro-credential
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this micro-credential, you will learn about opioid use, misuse and dependency. You will also explore topics such as pain and management, addiction and treatment, opioid crisis, and harm reduction programs.
Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the micro-credential will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the micro-credential for 90 days to work through the content.
Before we begin...
Welcome and Information
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Learning Outcomes
Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: What is Pain?
Lesson 1: Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors
Lesson 1: Knowledge Check
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: Populations
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: Pain Management
Lesson 1: Knowledge Check
Lesson 1: Pain Treatment
Lesson 1: Quiz
Lesson 2: Learning Objectives
Lesson 2: History
FREE PREVIEWLesson 2: Knowledge Check
FREE PREVIEWLesson 2: What are Opioids?
Lesson 2: Knowledge Check
FREE PREVIEWLesson 2: What are Opioids Continued
Quiz 2 : Lesson 2
Lesson 3: Learning Objectives
Lesson 3: History of Addiction
Lesson 3: Knowledge Check
Lesson 3: History of Addiction Continued
Lesson 3: Cause of Addiction
FREE PREVIEWLesson 3: Addiction, Dependence and Treatment
Lesson 3: Knowledge Check
Lesson 3: How Methadone Works
FREE PREVIEWLesson 3: Treatment Methadone
Lesson 3: Buprenorphine Treatment
Lesson 3: How Buprenorphine Works
Lesson 3: Quiz
Lesson 4: Learning Objectives
Lesson 4: Facts About Opioids
Lesson 4: Myths About Opioids
Lesson 4: Key Facts
Lesson 4: Risk Factors for Opioid Overdose
Lesson 4: Emergency responses
Lesson 4: Reducing the Risk of an Opioid Overdose
Lesson 4: Naloxone
Lesson 4: Naloxone Continued
Lesson 4: Quiz
Lesson 5: Learning Objectives
Lesson 5: Opioid Crisis
Lesson 5: Opioid Crisis
Lesson 5: Harm Reduction
Lesson 5: Harm Reduction Continued
FREE PREVIEWLesson 5: Quiz 5
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