Withdrawal Syndromes: Recognition & Pharmacologic Management for commonly misused substances
Tracking # 20-1364993
$15.00
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What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Identify common substances associated with withdrawal syndromes.
2. Recognize signs and symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe withdrawal.
3. Differentiate between withdrawal presentations across substance types.
4. Apply evidence-based pharmacologic treatments for withdrawal management.
5. Understand complications such as delirium tremens and seizures.
6. Develop safe, patient-centered detoxification and monitoring plans.
Course overview
This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of withdrawal syndromes associated with commonly misused substances, including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants. Emphasis is placed on early recognition, clinical assessment, and evidence-based pharmacologic management to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes. The course also explores safe detoxification practices, risk factors for severe withdrawal, and interdisciplinary approaches to care
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
3h
Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
3h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
3h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
3h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
General CE
Occupational Therapist Assistant
3h
General CE
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
3h
Pharmacology Component
3h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Pharmacology Component
3h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
3h
Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management
Nurse Practitioner
3h
Pharmacology Component
3h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
3h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
3h
Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management (RN)
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Pharmacology Component
3h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
3h
General
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
3h
General
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
3h
Personal Growth
Registered Respiratory Therapist
3h
Personal Growth
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
3h
Personal Growth
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
3h
Personal Growth
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
3h
General
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
General Continuing Education
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors
Licensed Addiction Counselor
3h
General
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
3h
General
3h
Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor
3h
Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
3h
General
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Mental Health Technician
3h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Nurse Midwife
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
3h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
3h
Pain & Symptom Management
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
3h
Pain & Symptom Management
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
3h
Pain & Symptom Management
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
3h
Pain & Symptom Management
3h
General
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Continuing education related to nursing
Nurse Practitioner
3h
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Registered Nurse
3h
Continuing education related to nursing
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General CE
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General CE
Registered Nurse
3h
General CE
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
3h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
3h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
3h
Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
3h
Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
3h
Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice
3h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
Related to prescribing controlled substances
3h
General
3h
Pharmacotherapeutics
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Related to prescribing controlled substances
3h
Pharmacotherapeutics
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
Related to prescribing controlled substances
3h
General
3h
Pharmacotherapeutics
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
Management of health care personnel and patient care
3h
Relating to professional nursing practice
3h
Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients
3h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems
Registered Nurse
3h
Relating to professional nursing practice
3h
Management of health care personnel and patient care
3h
Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients
3h
Clinical Management of Patients
Disclosure statements
Method of Evaluation:
Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.