TIP 63 provides a clinical overview of three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as well as addresses other strategies useful in the management of this condition. It is divided into 5 parts. The first provides a general overview to the medications used in treating OUD. Part 2 addresses OUD in medical care settings, while Part 3 focuses on more detailed information regarding medication management of OUD. Part 4 is for healthcare and addiction treatment professionals, and focuses on facilitating an interdisciplinary team approach to helping patients diagnosed with OUD. Finally, Part 5 provides resources related to OUD medications. This course is part 3 of a 3 part series.
This course is based on the article, (TIP) 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder created by SAMHSA in 2020.
Publication Date
2020
Course Material Author
SAMHSA
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Dr. Farinde is a professor at Columbia State University and has published multiple articles about psychopharmacotherapy. Dr. Farinde has worked as a clinical specialist for the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood. As a devoted clinical pharmacy specialist and addictions counselor who excels in all clinical environments, she has worked with active duty soldiers with dual diagnoses of a traumatic brain injury and a psychiatric disorder providing medication therapy management and disease state management. Dr. Farinde has also worked with mentally impaired and developmentally disabled individuals at a state supported living center. The breadth of her clinical practice allows her to bring a unique perspective to her educational material. In 2021, Dr. Farinde was awarded the Davida Coady Gorham Medical Professional of the Year award. She is an adjunct mentor with California Southern University.
Recommended For
This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about medications for opiod use disorder. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe key terms related to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Discuss clinical considerations important to the assessment and treatment of OUD.
Discuss the neurochemistry and biology of OUD and the medications used to treat it.
Describe methods that mental healthcare professionals can facilitate treatment and recovery efforts for clients diagnosed with OUD.
Availability
This course is available starting Nov 13th, 2020 and expires Jan 4th, 2040
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Course Creator
Abimbola Farinde – No disclosures to report.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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