Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MCSR
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the common signs and symptoms of misuse of controlled substances such as opioids, sedatives, and stimulants.
Recognize the different schedules of controlled substances and their potential for misuse and abuse.
Name effective strategies for Emergency Medical Services professionals to help prevent and intervene with patients misusing prescription drugs.
Outline:
Section 1: Controlled Substances
Introduction
Prescription Drug Misuse
Definitions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Substance Use Disorders
Opioids
Sedatives
Stimulants
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Prevention and Management of Controlled Substances
Prevention
Caring for Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Management of Substance Use Disorder
Mark’s Story: Disposition
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Subject Matter Expert: Trisha A. Duerr, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CTRN, NREMT
Mrs. Duerr is a nurse educator and an emergency and critical care transport nurse. She holds certifications in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, and transport nursing. Her emergency experience includes prehospital 911 response, critical care transport, charge nurse, preceptor, trauma care coordinator, clinical educator, and department director. Besides her clinical practice, Mrs. Duerr currently holds two adjunct nursing faculty appointments and serves on her local Critical Incident Stress Management team.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Setting.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.