ASAM 2021 Virtual Review course in Addiction Medicine Recorded: Thursday, July 22 – Saturday, July 24, 2021 On-Demand course

Overview

The ASAM 2021 Virtual Review Course in Addiction Medicine Recorded: Thursday, July 22 – Saturday, July 24, 2021 On-Demand Course is a comprehensive 19-hour digital program designed primarily for physicians preparing for the addiction medicine examination. It also aims to enhance the knowledge of other healthcare professionals on various aspects of addiction.

On-demand Addiction Medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: On-demand video lectures
Total size: 19 hours of recorded content

Agenda

This course includes recorded sessions from the ASAM 2021 Virtual Review Course covering essential topics relevant to clinical practice and board exam preparation in addiction medicine.

• Neurobiology of Addiction: Key Concepts and Model — 45-minute on-demand session
• Alcohol Use Disorder: From Neurobiology to Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Sedative Use Disorder: Key Concepts for Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Opioid Use Disorder: Science, History, and Clinical Implications — 45-minute on-demand session
• Tobacco Use Disorder: Trends and Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Cannabis Use Disorder: Science, Trends, and Clinical Implications — 45-minute on-demand session
• Stimulant Use Disorder: Trends and Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Other Classes of Drugs: Pharmacology and Epidemiology — 45-minute on-demand session
• Behavioral Addiction: From Theory to Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Faculty Panel Q&A: Part 1 — 60-minute on-demand session
• Epidemiology: Core Concepts and Applications — 45-minute on-demand session
• Ethics and the Law: Principles and Treatment Implications — 45-minute on-demand session
• Psychiatric Co-Morbidities: Assessment and Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Prevention and Public Health: Principles and Applications — 45-minute on-demand session
• Medical Co-Morbidities: Prevention and Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Pharmacology and Toxicology: Principles, Applications, and Limitations — 45-minute on-demand session
• Faculty Panel Q&A: Part 2 — 45-minute on-demand session
• Evolution of Addiction and Treatment: History and Impact — 45-minute on-demand session
• Treatment for Different Stages of Life: Adolescents, Young Adults, and the Elderly — 45-minute on-demand session
• Faculty Panel Q&A: Part 3 — 30-minute on-demand session
• Genetics and Gender: Impacts on Treatment for Women and Newborns — 45-minute on-demand session
• Pain and Addiction: Past, Present and Future of Treatment — 45-minute on-demand session
• Patient Interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing — 45-minute on-demand session
• Patient Interventions: Mutual Help, Psychotherapy, and Social Support — 45-minute on-demand session
• Faculty Panel Q&A: Part 4 & Course Closing — 60-minute on-demand session

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate practical knowledge on the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in clinical settings
• Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals
• Explain the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating its symptoms from other medical or psychiatric disorders
• Discuss various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders and factors influencing treatment selection
• Identify precipitants of relapse and evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse

Speakers

The ASAM 2021 Virtual Review Course features a distinguished faculty of experts in addiction medicine who present evidence-based lectures aligned with the addiction medicine exam blueprint. Detailed individual speaker information is not provided.

This activity was sponsored and carefully mapped to address all six ACGME competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-Based Practice.

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians preparing for the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board Certification Examination in addiction medicine. It is also suitable for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other clinicians, researchers, residents, fellows, students, and counselors seeking to strengthen their clinical knowledge in addiction medicine.

Why This Topic Matters

The ASAM 2021 Virtual Review Course in Addiction Medicine Recorded: Thursday, July 22 – Saturday, July 24, 2021 On-Demand Course provides a structured and comprehensive review that supports professional development within the field of addiction medicine. It aids healthcare professionals in reinforcing critical concepts essential for effective clinical practice and board examination preparation.

Given the evolving challenges in addiction treatment, this course empowers clinicians to better understand neurobiology, pharmacology, psychosocial interventions, and co-morbidities associated with substance use disorders. MedHub Central’s platform facilitates ease of access to this focused education, supporting ongoing expertise in this specialty.