Description
Over 80% of Australians consume alcohol each year and of these at least 20% will encounter or develop problems in relation to their alcohol use. For AOD nurses this comes as no surprise and regardless of the clinical setting in which they work providing care to patients with alcohol problems is an important focus.This 3-hour webinar has been developed to provide an in-depth focus on the cumulative impact of alcohol use by using a physiological systems base approach. Information provided will focus on alcohol related harms to the central nervous system and neurobiology, gastrointestinal, endocrine and cardiorespiratory systems.
Participants will be provided with information to develop a better understanding of alcohol effects and intoxication. You will also learn current evidence based information to manage alcohol withdrawal. Treatment and nursing interventions including implementation and maintenance of pharmacotherapy will be covered.
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Capability 6 - Understanding and responding to substance use and addiction
Disciplines:
Nursing
Levels:
Intermediate,
Advanced
Lifespans:
Infant,
Child,
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:30 to 12:30 Add to calendar
Webinar
This seminar is funded by the Victorian Government and therefore there is no cost to attendees.
