Identifying and Managing Illicit Drug Use in Adolescents
Nursing CEUs / Drug Use Management
In this course, you will learn about how to identify and manage illicit drug use in adolescents. It is important for every school nurse to recognize the signs of illicit drug use, understand what steps should be taken in the event of an overdose, how to promote prevention programs for students, and understand how important feeling connected to staff and peers is to an adolescent. You will learn what to do if a student is experiencing an overdose, as well as different methods available to students to create positive outlooks for their future.
1.5 Contact Hours
Course Outline
- Introduction to Illicit Drug Use in Adolescents
- Factors Leading to Illicit Drug Use
- Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Overdose
- Actions to Take for a Student Overdose
- Future of Naloxone in Schools
- Illicit Drug Use Prevention Programs
- Fostering Connectedness in School
- Conclusion
- References
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