Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Overview

RPM 244 - Substance use disorder is a major public health problem.  Learn how to help assess and monitor the patient by collecting subjective as well as objective data.  RPM connected health coordinators will help maintain health, provide education, and support patient compliance with prescribed treatment plans. With the use of RPM devices, you will learn about the disease management program settings for substance use disorder and communicate with the health team.

  1. Define substance use disorder
  2. Explain the various types of substance use disorder
  3. Categorize the various symptoms of substance use disorder
  4. Keep track of the patient’s symptoms
  5. Evaluate medications and treatments for substance use disorder
  6. Provide education and resources to patients
  7. Using RPM, monitor health vitals and document subjective data
  8. Follow up and report Disease Management Program on RPM devices 
Time Estimate:
3 hours

Course Content

LESSONS
1. Definition of Substance Use Disorder

Lesson Content

Substance Use Disorder Course Intro
Defining Substance Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Defining Substance Use Disorder
2. Types of Substance Use Disorder

Lesson Content

Alcohol Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Alcohol Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Opioid Use Disorder
Stimulant Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Stimulant Use Disorder
Sedative/Hypnotic/Anxiolytic Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Sedative/Hypnotic/Anxiolytic Use Disorder
Cannabis Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Cannabis Use Disorder
Hallucinogen Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Hallucinogen Use Disorder
Inhalant Use Disorder
Pop Quiz: Inhalant Use Disorder
3. Symptoms

Lesson Content

Using the Substance in Larger Amounts or for Longer Periods of Time Than Intended
Pop Quiz: Using the Substance in Larger Amounts or for Longer Periods of Time Than Intended
Unsuccessful Efforts to Cut Down or Stop Using the Substance
Pop Quiz: Unsuccessful Efforts to Cut Down or Stop Using the Substance
Spending a Lot of Time Obtaining, Using, or Recovering from the Effects of the Substance
Pop Quiz: Spending a Lot of Time Obtaining, Using, or Recovering from the Effects of the Substance
Cravings or Urges to Use the Substance
Pop Quiz: Cravings or Urges to Use the Substance
Continuing to Use the Substance
Pop Quiz: Continuing to Use the Substance
Giving Up Important Activities or Hobbies in Order to Use the Substance
Pop Quiz: Giving Up Important Activities or Hobbies in Order to Use the Substance
Using the Substance in Situations Where it is Physically Dangerous
Developing a Tolerance to the Substance
Pop Quiz: Developing a Tolerance to the Substance
Experiencing Withdrawal Symptoms
Pop Quiz: Experiencing Withdrawal Symptoms
Substance Use Symptoms Summary
4. Medications and Treatments for Substance Use Disorder

Lesson Content

Methadone
Pop Quiz: Methadone
Buprenorphine
Pop Quiz: Buprenorphine
Naltrexone
Pop Quiz: Naltrexone
Acamprosate
Pop Quiz: Acamprosate
Disulfiram
Pop Quiz: Disulfiram
Varenicline
Pop Quiz: Varenicline
5. Education and Resources for Patients

Lesson Content

Tell Patients What SUD is And How It Affects the Body
Pop Quiz: Tell Patients What SUD is And How It Affects the Body
Provide Informational and Educational Materials
Pop Quiz: Provide Informational and Educational Materials
Explain the Risks, Including Job Loss and Legal Issues
Pop Quiz: Explain the Risks, Including Job Loss and Legal Issues
Encourage Treatment
Pop Quiz: Encourage Treatment
Give List of Referrals to Community Programs
Pop Quiz: Give List of Referrals to Community Programs
Provide Emotional Support
Pop Quiz: Provide Emotional Support
6. Monitoring With RPM

Lesson Content

Blood Pressure
Pop Quiz: Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Pop Quiz: Respiratory Rate
Temperature
Pop Quiz: Temperature
Oxygen Saturation
Pop Quiz: Oxygen Saturation
Blood Glucose
Pop Quiz: Blood Glucose
Weight
Pop Quiz: Weight
Subjective Interviews
Pop Quiz: Subjective Interviews
Self Reports
Pop Quiz: Self Reports
Symptoms Such as Slurred Speech or Unsteady Gait
Disease Management Program on RPM Devices

Lesson Content

Pop Quiz: Disease Management Program on RPM Devices
SUMMARY
Key Concepts
Assessment: Substance Use Disorder