Highlights

Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.

  • No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • 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

Overview

In this 15-hour micro-credential, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various facets involved in addressing the nurse exodus and delivering quality nursing care to individuals with substance use disorders.

Learners who successfully complete the course 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 course for 90 days to work through the content.

Please review the learning outcomes for this micro-credential below.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • 1. Predict possible strategies which healthcare organizations can implement effectively to address workload, staffing, career advancement opportunities, administrative burdens, recognition, workplace culture, and job satisfaction.

  • 2. Determine strategies and resources that could be implemented to ensure a smooth transition for nurses while maintaining continuity of care for patients and ensuring stability within the nursing workforce.

  • 3. Conclude compassionate and inclusive approaches to addiction treatment and support, emphasizing the pivotal role of nursing care and high-quality, holistic interventions tailored to individuals' unique needs.

  • 4. Explain how healthcare organizations can design comprehensive training programs and provide ongoing support for nurses working in withdrawal management settings, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and resources to effectively manage dynamic challenges, while also prioritizing their well-being and fostering continuous professional growth.

  • 5. Interpret a treatment plan to be tailored to effectively integrate pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy modalities, support groups, and potentially residential rehabilitation programs in Ontario to address specific needs and circumstances.

  • 6. Explain how a medically supervised detoxification program contributes to managing both the physical and psychological aspects of withdrawal and what supplementary support strategies could be integrated into the treatment plan to optimize the transition into sustained recovery.

  • 7. Determine how a specific screening tool used in addiction treatment facilitates the development of ersonalized treatment plans for individuals with addiction, and what specific factors might influence the choice of pharmacological interventions based on insights gained from standardized withdrawal symptom assessments.

  • 8. Determine the potential risks and side effects of medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and acamprosate is crucial in substance abuse recovery, as they address withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with opioids and alcohol, but carry various considerations regarding safety and efficacy.

Curriculum

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA) Statement

    3. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    4. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Navigation

    9. Learner Introductions

    10. Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement

    11. Technical Discussion Forum

    12. Frequently Asked Questions

    13. Help & Contact Information

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    3. Micro-credential Overview

    4. Learning Outcomes & Objectives

    5. Modes of Learning

    1. Introduction

    1. Module 1: Addressing the Nurse Exodus

    2. Discussion 1

    3. Final Quiz 1

    1. Module 2: Changing Specialties in Nursing: A Potential Solution to Combat Burnout

    2. Discussion 2

    3. Final Quiz 2

    1. Module 3: The Importance of Good Nursing Care for Those Experiencing Challenges with Addiction

    2. Discussion 3

    3. Final Quiz 3

About this course

  • $325.00