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Program Overview

The Opioid Use Disorder: Integrating Knowledge into Person-centered Care program is designed for pharmacists in Prince Edward Island. Successful completion of this program is a requirement for pharmacists applying for an Extended Practice Certification in Dispensing Methadone and Suboxone with the PEI College of Pharmacy.

Course Description

Open to Pharmacists in Prince Edward Island Only

Opioid Use Disorder: Integrating Knowledge into Person-centered Care is a program that aims to equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide person-centered care to individuals with opioid use disorder. The program is a requirement for pharmacists involved in the provision of treatment for opioid dependence in Prince Edward Island.

Planning Committee

• Program Developed by: Barbara Thomas, PharmD, FCSHP
• Program Reviewed by:
  • Michelle Wyand, B.Sc. (Pharm)
  • Jennifer LaPierre, B.Sc. (Pharm)

Program Details

• Program expires: January 31, 2026
• Delivery Options: Online Self-Paced
• College: College of Pharmacy - Continuing Pharmacy Education

Course Outline

The program covers various topics, including:

• The pathophysiology of substance dependence
• The principles of addiction
• Harm reduction strategies
• The signs and symptoms of opioid intoxication, withdrawal, and dependence
• Treatments for opioid use disorders

Learning Objectives

• To know and understand the pathophysiology of substance dependence, the principles of addiction, and the harm reduction strategies that are encouraged to increase not only the safety of individuals who use, but also the safety of our communities
• To recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid intoxication, withdrawal, and dependence
• To know how to use treatments for opioid use disorders safely and effectively in the treatment of opioid dependence
• To be able to apply the PEI College of Pharmacy Treatment of Opioid Agonist Dependence Practice Directives for Community Pharmacies to ensure optimal patient care delivery

Assessment

• Exam: Students must achieve a grade of 70% to successfully complete this course

Section Details

• Section Title: PEI Opioid Use Disorder: Integrating Knowledge into Person-centered Care
• Type: Online - Self-Paced
• Dates: March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026
• Total Learning Hours: 8.0
• Instruction Delivery Method(s): Online Self-Paced
• Course Fee(s): $200.00 (non-credit)
• CEUs: 8 CEUs

Notes

This program is open to pharmacists in Prince Edward Island only.