Instructor
Michael D Moorhouse PhD
Mike Moorhouse, PhD is the program director for the Bachelor of Health program within the College of Public Health and Health Professions and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Moorhouse received his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida in 2008 and his MHS in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2001. As BHS program director, he is directly responsible for the educational and advising needs of more than 400 pre-health junior and seniors, and is heavily involved student life as he is faculty advisor to four different student organizations. Dr. Moorhouse’s research interests include undergraduate pedagogy, hazardous substance use among young adults, and measurement theory.
In this course, the author provides an overview of opioids. The course includes the main types of opioids and their effects on body systems. Healthcare professionals taking the course will learn the historical context of opioids that have influenced the opioids epidemic as well as implications for clinical practice. This course is well-suited for occupational therapists as well as other professionals who are involved with pain management.
Target Audience
This course is well-suited for occupational therapists as well as other professionals who are involved with pain management.
Educational Level
Introductory: Information is geared to practitioners with little or no knowledge of the subject matter. Focus is on providing general introductory information.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the history surrounding the opioid epidemic.
- Discuss the role of role of big pharma in the opioid epidemic.
- Differentiate between natural occurring, semi-synthetic, and synthetic opioids.
- Explain the dependence and addictive nature of opioids.
- Discuss the indications for prescribing opioids.
- Describe how the brain and human body responds to opioids.
- Recognize the symptoms of opioid use.
- Explain the role of pain in opioid addiction.
Completion Requirements
1 Contact Hour for State of Florida Occupational Therapy practitioners will be awarded upon a successful completion of a multiple choice post-test. Participants will be able to print a certificate of completion after completing a short course evaluation in addition to the post-test.
Disclosure Statement
Instructors have stated that they have not received funding to support this training.
Instructional Methods
One (1) hour course during which the learner will view a streaming video presentation, reference PowerPoint® slides, and take a multiple choice post-test.