Overview This 1-hour, case-based, interactive online module covers the neurobiology of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS), outpatient and hospital management of AWS, and patient-centered goal setting. Gain an in-depth understanding of the assessment and treatment processes for alcohol withdrawal syndromes through this comprehensive online module. Designed for both outpatient and hospital-based settings, this case-based, interactive module equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for triaging and managing patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Discover how to transition patients to evidence-based pharmacotherapy and incorporate adjunct behavioral therapies. Emphasizing individualized care plans, the module provides strategies for effective patient support throughout the withdrawal process. The target audience for this introductory level activity includes clinical healthcare professionals who prescribe medications in outpatient or inpatient settings. This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills; Medical Knowledge; Professionalism; and Systems-Based Practice Learning Objectives Upon completion, learners will be able to: 1. Examine the neurobiological mechanisms underlying alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 2. Recognize the clinical signs, symptoms, and risk factors for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 3. Determine the appropriateness of outpatient or hospital management for a given patient with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 4. Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 5. Create patient-centered goals for individuals with alcohol use disorder.
- Provider:American Society of Addiction Medicine
- Activity Link: https://learning.pcss-maud.org/products/assessment-and-management-of-alcohol-withdrawal
- Start Date: 2024-09-10 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-09-10 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AAPA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
Social Work: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Trauma