Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology in Addiction
This specialist course provides advanced knowledge of pharmacological interventions in the detoxification and stabilization phases of addiction treatment. It covers neurobiology, medication management, and the complexities of poly-substance dependence for healthcare professionals.
£480
Certified Specialist Addiction Nurse
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology in Addiction: the short answers
- What is Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology in Addiction?
- This specialist course provides advanced knowledge of pharmacological interventions in the detoxification and stabilization phases of addiction treatment. It covers neurobiology, medication management, and the complexities of poly-substance dependence for healthcare professionals.
- Who is Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology in Addiction for?
- It is pitched at Advanced level for Specialist Nurses working in drugs and alcohol, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology in Addiction take?
- Around 28 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Specialist Addiction Nurse, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £480 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Analyze neurobiological mechanisms of addiction
- Manage medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols
- Identify complex drug-drug interactions in poly-substance use
- Formulate detoxification monitoring plans
- Implement evidence-based pharmacological interventions safely
Written by Dr. Elena Petrov, Clinical Pharmacologist. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Specialist Addiction Nurse, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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