An Overview of Substance Use Disorders for Direct Care Staff

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-OSUDDCS

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Define substance use disorder.
Recall at least three strategies to use when working with people who have a substance use disorder.

Outline:
What is a Substance Use Disorder?

Spectrum of Substance Use

Common Terminology

Your Role

Review

Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS

Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.