Skills Gained

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

1. Incorporate screening, diagnosis, and brief intervention and referral to treatment for substance use disorders in clinical practice
2. Select the appropriate pharmacological and psychosocial treatment interventions based on the best evidence as well as individual patient needs, circumstances, and preferences
3. Provide safe and effective treatment to patients and their families throughout the induction, maintenance, and/or discontinuation process across the continuum of care for substance use disorders
4. Set treatment goals, monitoring and evaluating progress, and providing patient-centred support across the continuum of care for substance use disorders
5. Appreciate the complexity of substance use disorders, diversity of care, and providing informed referrals to evidence-based support services
6. Promote recovery, safety, wellness, and harm reduction to improve patient care and support for those with substance use disorders
7. Implement strategies for safer prescribing practices for medications with abuse/diversion potential (i.e. opioids for analgesia, benzodiazepines)