Opioid Epidemic Courses and Certifications

Welcome to Our Nightmare: The Opioid Epidemic and Lauren Thomas's Story

A father's heartfelt account of losing his daughter to opioid addiction, shedding light on the epidemic's devastating impact and inspiring community action to prevent future tragedies.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

51 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of the opioid crisis, covering data, monitoring programs, guidelines, pharmacy roles, engineering strategies, patient engagement, treatment options, harm reduction, and stigma reduction.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Pediatric Grand Rounds (RECORDING) Curbing the Opioid Epidemic: Buprenorphine For Adolescents

Explore buprenorphine treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder, focusing on Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's new program and its potential to save lives.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Opioid Epidemic: America's Deadly Addiction

4 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Follow one of the top cognitive neuroscientists to discover how opioids affect our brains and how they have contributed to an alarming crisis of overuse and even death in this country.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

MassGeneralHospital

Opioid Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training

Learn to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, understand the crisis, and use naloxone to save lives in this comprehensive training on opioid overdose awareness and reversal.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TheIRETAchannel

Opioid Safety: Innovative Approaches to Address the Opioid Crisis

Explore innovative approaches to combat the opioid crisis, from prevention to treatment, and learn about impactful initiatives in hospital and community settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Outbreaks and Epidemics

777 ratings at Coursera

Professional epidemiologists are often called on to investigate outbreaks and epidemics. This course serves as an introduction to the essentials of investigation, identifying pathogens, figuring out what's going on, reporting, and responding.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Curbing the Opioid Epidemic - Partnering to Meet the Challenge

Explore strategies to combat the opioid crisis with US officials, discussing federal initiatives, resources, and collaborative efforts to reduce addiction and overdose rates in America.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evidence-based Prescribing: An Online Course with Tools You Can Use to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Learn evidence-based strategies to combat the opioid epidemic, including PDMP integration, pain management optimization, addressing substance use disorders, and effective opioid tapering practices.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Opioid Crisis in America

35 ratings at edX

Learn about the opioid epidemic in the United States, including information about treatment and recovery from opioid addiction.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Penn Medicine Opioid Stewardship 2022: Comprehensive Pain Management: Opioids and Beyond

Explore strategies for judicious opioid prescribing, safe pain management, and harm reduction. Learn about new guidelines and Joint Commission requirements for healthcare professionals.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans - Forum on Public Health and Policy

2 ratings

Exploring rural Americans' challenges: drug abuse, economic concerns, and potential solutions. Experts discuss public health implications and the role of government in addressing community issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

I Was in Opioid Withdrawal for a Month - Here's What I Learned

Powerful personal account of opioid withdrawal, exploring the overprescription crisis, its consequences, and the need for better strategies to help patients discontinue opioid use safely and effectively.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What the Columbine Shooting Taught Me About Pain and Addiction

A Columbine survivor shares insights on trauma, addiction, and the opioid crisis, exploring how pain management practices contribute to addiction and suggesting alternative approaches for healing and growth.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What Can We Learn from the Past? - Addiction Treatment Course

Explore historical cycles of substance use disorders, examining alcohol and opioid policies from ancient times to modern crises to understand how past mistakes inform evidence-based treatment.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video