Kentucky Addiction Disorders

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Etiology / Statistics on Addiction Disorders in Kentucky 
3. Opioid Use Disorder 
4. Overview of Opioids 
5. Fentanyl 
   1. Definition 
   2. Drug Class 
   3. Uses 
   4. Mechanism of Action 
   5. Side Effects 
   6. Warnings 
6. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) 
7. Methadone 
   1. Definition 
   2. Drug Class 
   3. Uses 
   4. Mechanism of Action 
   5. Side Effects 
   6. Warnings 
8. Guidance for Kentucky APRNs 
   1. Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) 
   2. State Requirements 
   3. Prescribing Guidelines, Laws, and Regulations for Clinicians in Kentucky
9. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Kentucky Addiction Disorders​. It will take the average learner 150 minutes to complete and awards 2.5 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Define opioid use disorder (OUD). 
2. Describe the mechanism of action for methadone. 
3. Summarize how advanced practice registered nurses (APRNS) can engage in safe prescribing practices in the care of patients with opioid use disorders. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.