What happens to the brain when opioids are introduced? Where does the euphoria come from and why does it become something else over time? This brief, self-directed online course addresses these questions and more. While the focus on treatment is the individual, an understanding of the neurobiology of how opioids affect the brain can help us understand the behaviors and the rationales for treatment methods and goal setting.
How it Works
After watching a video presentation by Jonathan C. Fellers, MD, FAPA, you will be required to take a short quiz. Upon receiving a grade of 80% or higher, you will be directed to a course evaluation. Once you have completed the evaluation, you will be able to download a .pdf certificate to get your course credit.
Outline
- Video Presentation
- Exit quiz requiring a score of at least 80% to earn contact hours
- Evaluation of the training
About the Presenter
About the PresenterJonathan C. Fellers, MD, FAPA received his Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Degree in Medicine from Cornell University Medical College. He completed his psychiatry residency at University of Virginia where he served as Chief Resident in 2013. He completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at the Oregon Health and Science University and his postdoctoral fellowship at the MIRECC Portland VA Health Care System. Dr. Fellers is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and is Co-Occurring Service Lead for MMC Department of Psychiatry, Director, Integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment, MMC/MMP and Medical Director, Maine Tobacco Help Line.
Contact Hours
Certificates will be issued upon completion of an online course evaluation.
No partial credit will be given.
- 1 Category I contact hour for Psychologists are provided.
CCSME is a pre-approved sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for Psychologists. - 1 contact hour approved by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- 1 contact hour for CHES.
CCSME is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. - Certificate of completion for 1 contact hour for Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, and other Professionals.
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