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Opioid Use and Misuse in Women and Girls: Factors, Signs and Next Steps
Course
Opioid use has risen dramatically in the past few decades. The impact on women in girls is often misunderstood. Take this course to learn more about the risk factors, warning signs and steps you can take to help your clients.
About This Independent Study
This course was originally released in January of 2020. Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. To be reactivated, contact us.
Who Should Take This Course
Community Health Workers and other health care staff who work with women and girls will find this course of use.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Discuss how opioid and substance misuse impacts women of all ages;
- List signs and risk factors for opioid and substance misuse;
- Discuss how to start a conversation about substance use,
- Explain how and when to make a referral for further assessment.
Non-Certified Content
This course provides 1.5 hours of non-certified CEUs that can be used by Texas CHWs for renewal.
Competencies covered include communication skills and knowledge base on specific health issues.
Registration and Fees
The eLearning course is free of charge.
Here is the course outline:
1. Content |
2. CertificateSelect a certificate to complete the course. |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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Non-DSHS Certified Certificate of Completion for CHWs |
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Certificate of Completion |