IPS0088 - Protective Services Enrichment: Overlooked and Undertreated - Understanding Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults

Course Description

Older adults, without question, are a vulnerable population. Too often, this population is overlooked when it comes to substance misuse and addiction. It is predicted that substance use disorders among older adults are expected to markedly increase nationally. Unfortunately, many older adults are not screened for substance use disorders (SUDs) and do not receive age-friendly, evidence-based treatment. With the legalization of medical marijuana, an increase in accidental opioid overdose fatalities, and a dramatic increase in high-risk drinking, it is important to prepare for the impact it has on older adults. In this training, learners will be able to define and describe substance misuse and substance use disorders, discover co-occurring disorders, recognize the risks and the signs and symptoms of SUD in older adults and review personal stigma and bias. Learners will also be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of available resources.

Course Outline

• Welcome and Introduction
• The Urgency of Intervention
• Defining Substance Misuse and Substance Use Disorder
• Know the Risks
• Know the Signs
• Language Matters
• Resources

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will have the ability to:

1. Define and describe substance misuse and substance use disorders
2. Discover co-occurring disorders
3. Recognize the risks and the signs and symptoms of substance use disorder in older adults
4. Recognize personal stigma and bias
5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of available resources

Notes

Dates, Times, Location, and Course Numbers

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*For virtual sessions, the Zoom Waiting Room will open 30 minutes prior to the start of training.
Participants should log in early to ensure Wi-Fi connectivity and attendance.

Social Work Continuing Education

This training is approved for 6 (six) continuing education hours by Temple University Harrisburg. Temple University Harrisburg is a pre-approved provider of continuing education by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.  These credit hours satisfy the requirements for LSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC biennial license renewal. 

• Available and optional at check out. Must CLICK the Social Work CE box at checkout.
• This item must be paid for at check out. The Social Work Continuing Education fee is $20.00.

To obtain Social Work CE Credit, please complete the following items:

1. Pay the Continuing Education Fee at check out
2. Attend the entire course
3. Complete the online request form
4. Complete the Course Evaluation after attending (first and last names will need to be included in the evaluation)

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Protective Services Enrichment: Overlooked and Undertreated - Understanding Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults : Protective Services Enrichment: Overlooked and Undertreated - Understanding Substance Use Disorder i