Colorado Substance Use Prevention​

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Colorado Specific Laws Affecting Narcotic Prescriptions 
3. Incidence and Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders 
4. Types of Pain  
5. Pain Assessment 
6. Pain Management Care Plan 
7. Pharmacokinetics of Pain Medications 
   1. Drug Classes 
   2. Uses 
   3. Mechanisms Of Action 
   4. Side Effects 
   5. Warnings 
8. Patient Controlled Analgesia 
9. Patient Education 
10. Cultural Considerations and Complementary and Alternative Therapies Quick Review 
11. Identification of Addiction Risk 
12. Screening and Assessment Tools  
13. Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders 
14. Treatment for Substance Use Disorders.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Colorado Substance Use Prevention. It will take the average learner 240 minutes to complete and awards 4 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Identify state and federal laws governing correct prescription and monitoring of controlled substances.  
2. Utilize evidence-based approaches to assess and manage acute and chronic pain across diverse patient populations. 
3. Implement multimodal pain management strategies including pharmaceutical treatments. 
4. Recognize substance use disorder risk factors, screening, and diagnosis.  
5. Apply principles of patient-centric care & cultural competency when dealing with pain/addiction issues for alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use disorders.  
6. Collaborate with interprofessional teams on creating comprehensive treatment plans for complex pain issues.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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