Opioid Use and Its Impact on Clinical Practice

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Target Audience: Psychologists
Instructional Level: Introductory

CE Course Description

This continuing education course is designed to equip psychologists and mental health providers with up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and competencies for addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) in clinical settings. Participants will explore the neurobiological foundations of opioids, assess clinical presentations in diverse populations, and integrate psychosocial, behavioral, and ethical approaches in treatment. Special attention will be paid to the intersections of OUD with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. This course includes updated national guidelines, harm reduction strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and culturally competent care models. Case examples will be interwoven throughout the course to contextualize clinical applications.

Courseware Supervisor: Ryan C. Warner, Ph.D., CRC

Author: Jay Trambadia, Psy.D.

CE Course Objectives

1. Define opioid types, mechanisms of action, and their primary medical uses.
2. Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of opioid use disorder across diverse populations.
3. Analyze the relationship between opioid use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
4. Apply evidence-based psychosocial interventions for OUD within integrated care frameworks.
5. Recognize key risk factors for opioid misuse and strategies for harm reduction and overdose prevention.
6. Implement ethical decision-making and culturally responsive care in the treatment of individuals with OUD.
7. Evaluate current national policies, guidelines, and professional responsibilities relevant to psychologists working with opioid-using clients.
8. Utilize case examples to understand clinical assessment, intervention planning, and interprofessional collaboration.

1. Module 1: Introduction to Opioids and the Scope of the Epidemic (10 minutes)
   1. Conclusion (2 minutes)
2. Module 2: Clinical Presentation and Assessment of Opioid Use Disorder in Diverse Populations (10 minutes)
3. Module 3: Intersection of Opioid Use and Mental Health Conditions (12 minutes)
4. Module 4: Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions and Collaborative Care Approaches for Opioid Use Disorder (12 minutes)
   1. Introduction (3 minutes)
5. Module 5: Risk Factors, Overdose Prevention, and Harm Reduction Strategies (13 minutes)
6. Module 6: Ethical Considerations, Cultural Competence, and Communication Strategies in Working with Clients Using Opioids (12 minutes)
   1. Introduction (2 minutes)
   2. Conclusion (3 minutes)
7. Module 7: Navigating National Guidelines and Policy Updates: Implications for Psychologists in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (10 minutes)
   1. Introduction (2 minutes)
   2. Conclusion (1 minutes)
8. Module 8: Applied Case Examples: Assessment, Intervention, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (10 minutes)
   1. Introduction (2 minutes)
   2. Conclusion (1 minutes)
9. Module 9: Course Summary, Integration, and Future Directions in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Psychologists (10 minutes)
   1. Introduction (2 minutes)
   2. Conclusion (1 minute)
10. References

Course Date: 2026-02-20

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