Course Summary

An overview of how Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in pregnant persons presents significant health risks to the person and infant, current trends in OUD and evidence-based treatment modalities for pregnant persons experiencing OUD.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the key considerations for treating pregnant persons with OUD​.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment modalities for pregnant persons with OUD​.
3. Identify at least three short term risks or effects of perinatal OUD exposure and potential treatment options for the infant and dyad​.
4. Identify when treatment may be needed and how to connect pregnant and parenting people with OUD care.

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

Course Duration

• 55 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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