Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UODPR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the risks and complications related to opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
Identify evidence-based treatment recommendations for opioid use disorder during pregnancy
Outline:
Section 1: Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy
Introduction
Learning Objectives
The Scope of the Problem
What Are Opioids?
Patterns of Opioid Use
Identifying Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Intoxication and Withdrawal
Knowledge Check
Opioids in Pregnancy and Public Policy
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Reducing Stigma and Practicing Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Principles
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
Overview
Screening
Validated Screening Tools
Physical Exam and History
Medical Conditions Associated With Substance Use
Toxicology Screening
Knowledge Check
Brief Intervention (BI)
Referral to Treatment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treating OUD in Pregnancy
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Naltrexone
Medically Supervised Withdrawal
Naloxone
Knowledge Check
Pain Management in Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum
Prenatal Pain Management
Intrapartum Pain Management
Knowledge Check
Postpartum Pain Management
Post-Discharge Pain Management
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Infants Born to Individuals With OUD
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Recognizing and Assessing NOWS
Nonpharmacologic Management
Pharmacologic Treatment
Family-Centered Care and Discharge Planning
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Postpartum Support and Recovery
Postpartum Support
Relapse Prevention
Continuity of Care
Postpartum Contraception
Knowledge Check
Ongoing Use and Harm Reduction
Culturally-Congruent Support and Psychosocial Care
Overdose Prevention and Safety
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Claire Hartman, RN, IBCLC
Claire Hartman is a Lead SME writer in Obstetrics for Clinical Solutions at Relias. She has a clinical background in both high-risk obstetrics at a large teaching hospital and in a free-standing community birth center. She has a passion for supporting families experiencing perinatal loss and has led a community support group for bereaved families.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.