Identification and Stabilization of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Identification and Stabilization of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder is organized by Power-Pak C.E. - Continuing Education for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians.

Published Date: November 30, 2018
Expiration Date: November 30, 2021

Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu)

Goal:
To provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with a description of the opioid crisis and ensure that they have the information necessary to recognize opioid use disorder and provide short-term stabilization.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Discuss the scope of the opioid crisis in terms of mortality and public health implications
• Describe the transition from initial exposure to development of opioid use disorder, including risk factors and risk screening
• Outline criteria for opioid use disorder
• List the signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal
• Review pharmacologic treatment of acute opioid withdrawal

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.