NASCEND | Understanding Addiction

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In this course we discuss the disease of substance use disorder (SUD)/addiction in detail including the epidemiology, pathogenesis and neurochemistry of SUD, and the 6-steps of addiction. We will also address stigma and bias in healthcare and how healthcare providers can improve outcomes by preventing the perpetuation of stigma.

Courses:

  • Substance Use Disorder & the Brain
  • Substance Use Disorder & the Brain - Part 2
  • Impact of Stigma in Substance Use Disorder

 

This bundle is also available as part of the NASCEND Continuum, a comprehensive online curriculum to educate healthcare professionals on the growing epidemic of substance use disorder (SUD) and its impact from pregnancy to pediatrics on the mom, the infant and the family. 

NASCEND's top-quality training helps healthcare providers treat substance exposed infants more effectively and efficiently, leading to better outcomes including an improved experience for families; higher care provider satisfaction; and significant cost savings for the healthcare system.

Target Audience

  • Nursing staff – nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse managers/directors, nurse educators
  • Physicians – neonatologists, pediatricians, obstetricians, addiction specialists
  • Other providers – speech therapists, music therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, addiction support staff
  • Other community resources – Child Protective Services staff

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize addiction as a disease & understand its impact
  • Describe the effects of maternal drug use on the fetus & the newborn 
  • Understand what you should know about stigma
  • Learn how you can avoid perpetuating stigma

Additional Information

Partner: 
NASCEND
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
10/20/2021
Course expires: 
10/20/2024
Mocingbird Member cost:
$134.10
Cost:
$149.00
Rating: 
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The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
A maximum of 3.00 contact hours may be earned for successful completion of this activity.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 ANCC

Price

Mocingbird Member cost:
$134.10
Cost:
$149.00
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This course is offered through NASCEND. 

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