The Opioid Crisis: The Role of Therapy in Managing Pain

Self enrollment

The US is in the midst of a crisis: the epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose.  Understanding and addressing chronic pain before it is treated pharmacologically may be an important first step in addressing opioid misuse. Therapist interventions are an essential component of the multidisciplinary undertaking that will be required to improve patient outcomes and alter the trajectory of this public health crisis. This course will address the scope of opioid misuse as well as the steps therapy practitioners can take to identify and address addiction and pain. Educational level:  Intermediate.  Contact hours:  3.5  Target audience:  OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP  Satisfactory completion criteria:  Complete pre-/post-test, view all modules and video clips, complete all associated quizzes, submit course evaluation. ASHA approved for .35 ASHA CEUs. AOTA Content Focus -- Professional Issues: Contemporary Issues & Trends.

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