Treatment for Alcohol Use Problems
0.25 hr CE
Goal: To be competent in being able to refer patients having relatively more severe alcohol use problems to a higher level of care and interact with the health professionals and institutions involved.
Activity Steps
Funding: Initial development of this activity was supported by funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Grant #1 R43 AA026474-01).
This activity is designed to change: Competence, Performance, Patient Outcome. 0.25 hr
Overview
Needs and Training Gaps
Educational Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Facilitate treatment for alcohol use disorder that coordinates patient care with other health professionals in multiple contexts in a coordinated care effort.
- Recognizing when advanced care is needed
- Refer those patients who are at a higher risk level to a specialist’s care.
Training Activity References
Audience and Accreditation
Audience: Health professionals
| Type | Est. Time | Released | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Nursing Boards (AR, NM, SC) | 0.25 hr(s) | 4/9/23 | 4/8/25 |
Accreditation Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing Accreditation Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. is recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an accredited provider of continuing medical education for nurses.
New Mexico State Board of Nursing Accreditation Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. is recognized by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing as an accredited provider of continuing medical education for nurses.
South Carolina Board of Nursing Accreditation Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. is recognized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing as an accredited provider of continuing medical education for nurses.
A letter of completion for 0.25 hours is available.
A score of 70% on the post-test is required to complete the activity.
Participation Requirements
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Brief Interventions
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