- Intended Audience:
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Physicians, pharmacists, nurses and counsellors/case managers
- Date and Time:
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See below for dates
- Course Duration:
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Six weeks
- Cost:
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$375.00 Refunds for advance (prior to start date) cancellation will be subject to an administrative fee of $100.00.
- Contact Phone Number:
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416 535-8501 ext. 36640
- Contact Email:
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courses.help@edu.camh.ca
Course Requirements and Prerequisites
Participants who are not pursing the Certificate have the option of taking elective courses independently.
Course Overview
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to anticipate and respond to the common interactions between psychiatric medications and abuse of drugs. The course consists of five self-directed online modules, which are open for five weeks.
The course is an elective for the Opioid Dependence Treatment Certificate Program.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- define drug interaction theory
- describe the similarities between symptoms of mental health problems and substance use
- list common interactions between antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and other drugs
- list common interactions between antipsychotic medications, mood stabilizers and other drugs
- anticipate, prevent and handle common interactions.
Delivery Method
Online
Certification and Accreditation
This course is held under the auspices of the office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). This course meets the accreditation criteria of:
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – 9.0 Mainpro - M1 credits
The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada – 9.0 Section 1 credits
Participants interested in obtaining a Certificate in Opioid Dependence Treatment must complete the ODT Core Course plus three or four elective courses to meet the certificate requirement of a total of 39 or more hours.
All professionals are encouraged to complete the entire certificate program to improve their skills and knowledge in treating opioid dependence. As of January 1, 2009, physicians are required to complete the certificate program within three years of receiving their methadone exemption.
Participants who are not pursing the certificate have the option of taking elective courses independently.
Affiliation and Partnerships
University of Toronto
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Course date: February 2020