Team-Based Substance Use Disorder Training Program (Screening, Assessment, and Treatment.)
This program is an online, interprofessional training course that will take place over the three quarters of the 2020-21 academic year, and is geared toward graduate health sciences and BSN/ABSN students. Students from any UW campus in the WWAMI region are encouraged to apply! Participants will learn skills and knowledge related to a healthcare team-oriented, non-stigmatizing approach to screening, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders. Students will be expected to attend one online orientation and three (quarterly) online sessions. More information in attached flyer
At the conclusion of the course learners will be able to…
1) use at least one evidence-based screening tool to identify individuals with substance use disorders,
2) accurately assess for and introduce treatment options for individuals with substance use disorders,
3) utilize a non-stigmatizing approach when working with individuals who have substance use disorders, including appropriate terminology and harm reduction strategies,
4) apply principles of team collaboration, including recognition of unique professional roles, to effectively provide high quality patient-centered care for individuals who have substance use disorder.
To learn more specifics and to access the brief registration form on Catalyst, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/SUD2020
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Lazzar – rlazzar@uw.edu
