Mixing and Unmixing: A Pharmacist's Guide to Understanding and Mitigating Alcoholism
Tracking # 20-1288523
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Course overview
The proposed course is designed for health professionals to address their knowledge gaps in managing alcoholism, an area where they play a critical role in healthcare. Despite their expertise, health professionals may lack in-depth understanding of alcohol use disorders, including their psychological, social, and physiological aspects. Furthermore, they might not be fully acquainted with the latest pharmacological treatments for alcoholism, including the actions, side effects, and interactions of relevant medications. The course also focuses on enhancing health professionals' skills in counseling, support techniques, identification, and referral of alcohol abuse cases, along with understanding the ethical and legal considerations in dispensing medications to individuals with a history of alcoholism. By covering these topics, the course aims to enhance health professionals' competence in identifying and managing comorbid conditions often associated with alcoholism, such as mental health disorders. This comprehensive training will empower health professionals with the necessary skills to effectively contribute to the treatment of alcoholism, reinforcing their crucial role in the healthcare team and improving patient care in this complex domain.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Special Volunteer
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Special Volunteer
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define the causes, symptoms, and progression of alcohol use disorders, encompassing psychological, biological, and social factors.
- Discuss pharmacological interventions and effective communication strategies for managing and treating alcoholism, including considerations for comorbid conditions and ethical aspects.
- Review practical applications of knowledge in alcoholism treatment, focusing on patient referral processes, staying informed about emerging trends, and enhancing public health awareness on alcohol abuse risks and management.
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Steve Malen, PharmD, MBA, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Pete Kreckel, PharmD, planner for this educational event, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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