Mental Health Specialist

Substance use and addiction related disorders

Knowledge

The following material does not need to be reviewed in any particular order. Browse through the resources and start off with whatever interests you the most. We will have an open discussion based on concepts covered in this section.

  • How does this video challenge your view of the population that is homeless?

  • Thinking of Maslow’s Hierarchy, what were some of your immediate concerns with the client?

  • If the client does not want to stop using, what could we possibly do as nurses?

Flashcard Time!

While reviewing the information covered in the knowledge section, write out any words, lab values, or medications you are unfamiliar with. Keep it simple and try your best to limit the card to no more than 5 words. It is always best to keep a stack of flash cards nearby to be effective with your time and memorization!

 

in-class case study

Powerpoint

Look through an overview of the content that will be discussed today. The PowerPoint is designed to be read along with the Podcast at the same time.

 

Podcast

Listen to a podcast that covers the general concepts that will be discussed today. The podcast is designed to be listened to along with the PowerPoint at the same time.

 

Worksheets

Download the entire worksheet packet for this week’s content. Complete the vocabulary exercise to help you understand how these abstract symptoms may present clinically. As you work through the videos, podcasts, and/or powerpoint, start filling in the concept map included in the packet.

 

Questions?

Submit questions anonymously at the link below. The event number will be given at the beginning of class.

https://onlinequestions.org

Once you finish reviewing all of the material on this page, stand by for our group discussion and live practice test. We will be moving onto applying these concepts shortly!