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Foundations of Addiction I

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This course provides a general overview of the historical and current trends in substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders and key responses in the United States. It covers the biology and treatment of these disorders, the impact of language and stigma, and explores behavioral and social interventions, as well as current ethical and legal issues in the field of substance use disorders

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

2.5h HIV/AIDS
2.5h Pharmacology Component
2.5h LGBTQ Topics
65.5h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

2.5h HIV/AIDS (RN)
2.5h Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management (RN)
65.5h Identifying impairment in patients and providers (RN)
65.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
2.5h LGBTQ Topics (RN)
2.5h Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (RN)
2.5h Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in healthcare (RN)

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