Substance Use Disorder in Women

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SUBAW

Rates of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use remain an issue for the U.S. population. The long-term health effects of such use, especially in women, can be detrimental if not addressed. Healthcare providers are best qualified to assess, treat, and refer women with known risk factors for substance abuse or substance use disorder (SUD).

Course Description

Rates of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use remain an issue for the U.S. population. The long-term health effects of such use, especially in women, can be detrimental if not addressed. Healthcare providers are best qualified to assess, treat, and refer women with known risk factors for substance abuse or substance use disorder (SUD).

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SUBAW

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define the associated disorders and developmental stages of substance use disorder in women.
Identify three consequences of substance use disorder in women.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Addressing Substance Use Disorder

The Current State of Substance Use Disorder

Associated Disorders

Stages and Consequences

Section 3: Treating SUD

Components of Treatment

SUD Treatment for Women

Healthcare Implications

Section 4: Clinical Vignette

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Sean Kennard BSN, RN

Sean Kennard is an Air Force veteran with 10 years of active-duty service plus clinical experience in various mental health settings. Sean was educated and trained In Virginia as a Registered Nurse, where he practiced pediatric behavioral health nursing at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents in New Kent. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Nursing from ECPI University and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University. Sean is a former Program Director of a Senior Behavioral Health Unit and currently coaches licensure exam strategies to nursing graduates. His clinical skillset is in behavioral health across the lifespan, including behavioral case management and geropsychiatric nursing. He most recently worked as a Forensic Psych Nurse at Central State Hospital in Georgia during the onset of the pandemic before contracting with Relias as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert Technical Writer. Disclosure: Sean Kennard BSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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