On Demand (eLearning)
Course Overview
The recommended prerequisite for this course is Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use. This course explores the needs of patients taking prescribed medications and who also have substance use problems. The course covers the most common interactions between psychiatric medications and substance of abuse. We suggest learners set aside 3 - 4 hours per week at any time to complete the weekly modules in this asynchronous, self-directed course within the course time frame. An expert pharmacist is available in the discussion forums to respond to posted questions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- define drug interaction theory
- describe the relationship between symptoms of mental health disorders and substance use
- identify and explain interactions between antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and drugs of abuse
- identify and explain interactions between antipsychotic medications, mood stabilizers and drugs of abuse
- identify and explain drug interactions between methadone or buprenorphine and prescribed drugs as well as drugs of abuse
- learn how to anticipate, prevent and manage common interactions.
Delivery Method
Online/virtual (delivered in Docebo learning platform).
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Related Courses
This course can be taken alone; however, it qualifies as an elective for either the Concurrent Disorders Certificate Program or the Opioid Dependence Treatment Certificate Program. It can not be used as an elective course toward both certificates.
Certification and Accreditation
- College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+® credits (1 credit/hour) Self-Learning: 20.5 credits
- Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 20.5 hours
