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Mental Health
Optimizing Opioid Dependence Treatment in PEI – Prince Edward Island College of Pharmacists
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
6.5
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2018-04-09
Learning objectives
- To know and understand the pathophysiology of substance dependence, the principles of addiction and the harm reduction strategies that are encouraged to increase not only the safety of individuals who use, but also the safety of our communities
- To recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid intoxication, withdrawal and dependence
- To know how to use methadone and buprenorphine safely and effectively in the treatment of opioid dependence
- To be able to apply the PEI College of Pharmacists Treatment of Opioid Dependence Practice Directives for Community Pharmacists to ensure optimal patient care delivery
- To be able to list the different medications which are used to manage symptoms of opioid withdrawal, know how they compare with one another from a response and tolerability perspective as well as have an understanding of how they are optimally prescribed.