Course Code: REL-BHC-0-APMP
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2022
Learning Objectives:
Identify the benefits of treating alcohol use disorder in a medical setting.
Discuss the importance of screenings and brief interventions to treat individuals who have alcohol use disorder and identify common tools used for screenings.
Explain the steps involved in the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
Discuss the common medications used to treat alcohol use disorder.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction About This Course Learning Objectives Section 2: Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder in Medical Settings What Is Risky Drinking? Alcohol Use in the United States Alcohol and Public Safety Alcohol Use Disorder Cost of Alcohol Use Disorder Screening for Alcohol Related Issues Why Screen for AUD in a General Medical Setting? I Did the Screening, Now What? Benefits of Initiating Alcohol Use Treatment in a Medical Setting Dr. Brown Review Summary Section 3: Key Steps Involved in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Treating Alcohol Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder Assessment This assessment process can include: Develop a Treatment Plan Psychosocial Intervention Monitoring Progress Review Summary Section 4: Medications Used in Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder Medications Used in Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Pharmacology of the Drug Why Use Acamprosate? Acamprosate’s Safety Profile Who Is Appropriate for Treatment with Acamprosate? How Is Acamprosate Used? How Effective Is Acamprosate Potential Side Effects of Acamprosate Contraindications of Acamprosate Patient Education Discontinuing Acamprosate Oral Naltrexone Pharmacology of the Drug Why Use Oral Naltrexone? Oral Naltrexone’s Safety Profile Who Is Appropriate for Treatment with Oral Naltrexone? How Is Oral Naltrexone Used? Potential Side Effects of Oral Naltrexone Contraindications and Cautions of Oral Naltrexone Patient Education Discontinuing Oral Naltrexone Quick Check Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone Pharmacology of the Drug Why Use Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone? Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone’s Safety Profile Who Is Appropriate for Treatment with Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone? How Is Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone Used? Potential Side Effects of Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone Contraindications for Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone Patient Education Discontinuing Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone Disulfiram Pharmacology of the Drug Symptoms of Disulfiram-Induced Hepatic Impairment Contraindications of Disulfiram Discontinuing Disulfiram Review Summary Section 5: Off-Label Medication Use Off-Label Prescribing Prevalence of Off-Label Prescribing in Medicine Off-Label Prescribing in Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Mood Stabilizers and Anticonvulsants Serotonergic Agents Dopamine Agents Review Summary Section 6: Conclusion Summary Course Contributors References Congratulations!
Instructor: Dr. Alina Vrinceaunu-Hamm, MD
Dr. Alina Vrinceanu-Hamm has practiced psychiatry at Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center in Princeton, West Virginia, since 2002. She provides direct evaluation and psychopharmacological treatment of children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health, addiction diagnoses and intellectual disabilities. She provides Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder with buprenorphine, naltrexone and Vivitrol, as part of a multidisciplinary, bio-psycho-social approach to addiction treatment. She serves as the Medical Director.
Dr. Vrinceanu-Hamm is also a Physician Peer Reviewer with AllMed Healthcare Management, an Independent Review Organization, providing medical necessity determination decisions.
Dr. Vrinceanu-Hamm is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She completed psychiatric residency training and addiction fellowship at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Piscataway, New Jersey. She obtained her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania.
Disclosure: Dr. Alina Vrinceaunu-Hamm, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Staff Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new Relias staff joining the Content Department. Mrs. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, and training and technical assistance. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky.
Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Entry level Professional Counselors; Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.