Full course description
Description
This training explores the rising heroin epidemic in the United States, its causes, complications, and potential solutions. It provides healthcare professionals with tools for managing pain, treating opioid use disorder, and understanding the risks associated with heroin and fentanyl.
Target Audience
This training is designed for healthcare providers, emergency care workers, addiction specialists, and public health professionals.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify key factors contributing to the increase in heroin use and opioid dependency.
- Recognize the challenges and risks of treating pain in opioid-dependent patients.
- Understand the role of naloxone in reversing overdoses and its associated challenges.
- Discuss harm reduction strategies, such as needle exchange programs and medication-assisted therapy (MAT).