Alcohol Pharmacotherapy
0.5 hr CME/CE
Goal: To prescribe drugs for alcohol use disorders that will affect patient outcomes and how to select them to meet patient needs.
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. 0.5 hr
Overview
Needs and Training Gaps
Educational Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain to patients how different pharmacotherapies are used to halt negative alcohol use.
- Prescribe the appropriate pharmacotherapy for treatment of alcohol use disorder based on the individual patient needs.
- Describe the potential of emerging pharmacotherapies for treating alcohol use disorders.
Training Activity References
Audience and Accreditation
Audience: Health professionals
| Type | Est. Time | Released | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCBN | 0.5 hr(s) | 4/9/21 | 4/8/23 |
| FBN CNA | 0.5 hr(s) | 4/9/21 | 4/8/23 |
Accreditation Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DCBN Credit Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 hour(s) of DCBN credit. Clinical Tools, Inc. is an approved provider by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing and is registered with CE Broker, Provider #50-1942.
FBN CNA Credit Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 hour(s) of Florida Board of Nursing – Certified Nursing Assistants credit. Providers and other health professionals should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
Georgia Board of Nursing Accreditation Statement: Clinical Tools, Inc. is recognized by the Georgia 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 0.5 hours is available.
A score of 70% on the post-test is required to complete the activity.
Participation Requirements
