MEDEDU X217 - Perinatal Addiction Treatment
In this course, learners will gain knowledge about the epidemiology of perinatal substance use problems and the consequences for mothers and infants. Participants will explore evidence-based interventions for treating perinatal addiction, including the benefits of integrated care models.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: This course is delivered fully online and allows learners to complete the content independently.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 1 hour to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires achieving a score of at least 80%.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the negative impact of perinatal substance use disorders, including associations with maternal mortality.
- Gain knowledge of the benefits of medication in treating perinatal substance use disorder.
- Review psychosocial treatments for perinatal substance use disorders.
- Identify barriers to care in delivering evidence-based perinatal substance use disorder treatment.
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUMC).
Additional Information
Instructor: Dr. Michael Vilensky
Through the support of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, these training modules have been developed to educate the healthcare workforce that serves patients with substance use disorders. Successful completion of a single course provides one hour of free continuing education credit for physicians and nurse practitioners. Participants may complete all courses in the OneOhio series or select those presenting opportunities for professional growth.
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact Sarah Dove.