Heroin: The Opioid Crisis
Tracking # 20-923498
Course overview
Diacetylmorphine (heroin) has a high potential of being dangerous based on statistics and epidemiological data gathered on those individuals that use and abuse the drug. The characteristics of heroin and its mechanism of action are addressed in this course to elaborate on how the drug elicits a strong, euphoric effect compared to other opioid medications. Healthcare professionals must understand heroin use and treatment management as individuals that use heroin often require medical intervention.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
1h
Category I CME
Physician and Surgeon Compact License
1h
Category I CME
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
1h
AMA Category I
Medical Doctor
1h
AMA Category I
Physician Assistant
1h
AMA Category I
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
1h
AMA Category I
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
1h
AMA Category I