Fentanyl: Scourge of the Opioids

Fentanyl: Scourge of the Opioids is organized by ATrain Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: Sep 01, 2025

Course Summary
The opioid epidemic labeled the most serious national issue of our time, has worsened with fentanyl. As a healthcare professional, you have a role in our nation’s fatal opioid epidemic. From those who prescribe to those who administer fentanyl, everyone plays a part in helping or hurting those seeking opioids for pain relief. This course will discuss the causes, definitions of use and abuse, pharmacodynamics, and prevention and treatment strategies for this serious issue in healthcare.

Course Objectives
When you finish this course you will be able to:

• State at least 3 other names for fentanyl.
• Explain the proper clinical use of fentanyl for pain relief.
• Name 3 clinical symptoms of a fentanyl overdose.
• Explain the 3 stages from use to dependence to addiction to fentanyl.
• Describe the 2 common emergency medications for fentanyl overdose.
• Explain 3 treatment strategies for recovery from abuse.