Upcoming Classes

Description:

Addiction Medicine 101 is an introductory course that is designed to equip learners with fundamental knowledge and skills to understand, support, and advocate for people with substance use disorder (SUD). It covers critical topics such as the addiction cycle, the neuroscience of addiction, and those impacted by SUD. The course emphasizes using person-first language and cultivating a non-judgmental and empathetic approach when interacting with people affected by SUD. It explores recovery as a restorative approach and examines various approaches to holistic care. Additionally, the course familiarizes learners with the range of treatment and recovery resources available within communities, enabling them to make appropriate recommendations based on individual needs.

Prerequisites: 

• Pre-recorded Words Matter Presentation: This pre-recorded training will be available to learners via registration email

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the addiction cycle, the neuroscience of addiction, and those impacted by substance use disorder (SUD). 

2. Demonstrate person-first language and a non-judgmental and empathetic approach when working with and advocating for patients who use substances.

3. Identify strategies that support and empower patient-autonomy.

4. Identify the diverse range of treatment and recovery resources available within communities for the people we serve.

This course is offering 2.5 CNE and CME credit hours!

This three-hour workshop will increase knowledge and skills to deliver compassionate and effective care that acknowledges and addresses the impact of trauma. It provides tools to create trauma-responsive environments to promote healing in individuals who have experienced trauma.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe trauma and how protective factors can mitigate the impact of trauma.

2. Discuss the impact an elevated stress response can have on our bodies.

3. Discuss how racism and weathering impact health disparities for people of color.

4. Identify three techniques to provide a trauma-responsive care environment.

This course will provide 2.80 CNE and CME credit hours. 

If you are a Denver Health employee, please indicate you will pay by check and our team will waive your registration fee ignore payment prompts.

If you would like to discuss the course fee, please be in touch with us at CAMAcademy@dhha.org.