Course Code: REL-BHC-0-BUMATMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify what benzodiazepines are and their common uses.
Describe the advantages and risks associated with benzodiazepine use.
Discuss alternative interventions for anxiety and insomnia.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Benzodiazepines
An Introduction to Benzodiazepines
Common Uses and Current Trends
Advantages of Benzodiazepine Use
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Risks Associated With Benzodiazepine Use
Risks Associated With Benzodiazepine Use
Risks Associated With Mixing Substances
Risks Associated With Reducing or Stopping Use
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Alternative Treatment Methods
Emily's Journey to Sustainable Solutions
Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Treatment for Insomnia
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Christopher Reist, MD, MBA
Dr. Reist is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, Irvine. He has served as Assistant Dean in the College of Medicine and the Director of Medical Research for the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. Formerly, he served as Chief of Mental Health, overseeing full service mental health care delivery to over 50,000 enrollees at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System. He was the Associate Director of the Southern California VA Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), which is focused on improving long-term outcomes in chronic psychotic disorders through basic/clinical research and dissemination of evidence-based practices. Dr. Reist’s clinical interests include schizophrenia, impulsivity, PTSD, pharmacogenomics, and psychopharmacology. DoD, NIMH, and VA Medical Research have supported his research. Dr. Reist is a Distinguished Fellow of the Psychiatric Association, has been recognized as an Exemplary Psychiatrist by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, and is included in Best Doctors 2007-2019. He is the author of two books and over 75 original scientific articles.
Editor: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.