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2.06 | WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT - Opioid withdrawal management

MODULE NAME:Opioid withdrawal management
MODULE CODE:L2.6 - 4/7
COURSE NAME:WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD and Mental Health and SEWB Workers
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the opioid withdrawal state, and to equip learners with strategies and tools for supporting individuals experiencing opioid withdrawal.

N.B. For specialist withdrawal management training tailored for nurses and other medical staff, please access our face-to-face and online workshops.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • describe the neurobiology and symptomology of opioid withdrawal
  • describe treatment options for managing opioid withdrawal.
LENGTH:30 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request.
LAST UPDATED:February 2024