Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RPDAD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify three commonly misused prescription drugs and their side effects.
Identify three signs of prescription drug misuse.
State what techniques are used to prevent drug diversion.
Explain what interventions to take if prescription drug misuse is suspected.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion
Background
What Is Substance Use Disorder and Diversion?
A Review of the Controlled Substances Act and Controlled Drug Schedules
Reporting Drug Diversion to the DEA
Technologies Used to Help in Preventing Prescription Fraud
Commonly Misused Prescription Drugs
Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Misuse
Assessment Techniques Used in Drug Diversion
Drug Diversion in the Institutional Setting
Treating Each Individual Patient Professionally
Prevention
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Patient Scenario
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.