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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of DeliveryFrequency Of Classes
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text BasedWeekdays

Course Overview

The Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme certification course revolves around substance use disorders such as alcohol or drug addiction. The programme is available online on the website of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore. 

The course can be pursued to gain information related to addiction disorders and other mental health disorders. It is a partially self-paced course taught through zoom meetings.

The estimated time to complete the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme certification syllabus is 60 hours, as there are seven different modules. Students are also given online assignments and case presentations for a better understanding of concepts. Upon completing the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme online course, students will acquire a certification of completion by fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

The Highlights

  • Online curriculum
  • Offered by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore
  • 60 hours of time duration
  • Partially self-paced course
  • Certification of the programme

Programme Offerings

  • Online lectures
  • Modules
  • Case presentations
  • assignments
  • Live tele ECHO
  • Video conference

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesNIMHANS Bangalore

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details - 

Students who have more than 75 percent of attendance and have completed all the six online assignments within the given two attempts will be rewarded with the certification of completion of the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme training. Additionally, students must also show the reports of patients every month, and pre-test and post-test should also be done.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Psychology

Learners will gain the following information throughout the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme-

  • Students will gain the skills to handle patients with addiction problems
  • Candidates will learn the treatment of different mental disorders
  • Students will understand the status of drug addiction in India in the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme certification
  • Candidates will be able to understand the Opioid use disorder guidelines
  • Students will learn the cannabis use disorder treatment in the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme by NIMHANS, Bangalore
  • Participants will be able to understand the pharmacological as well as behavioural treatment of disorders
  • Students will learn about different components of solvents and sedatives
  • Candidates will learn about different types of stimulants 
  • Participants will learn about comorbidity
  • Candidates will learn about different components of pharmacotherapy such as risks, safe prescriptions, benefits, etc.

Who it is for

The Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme is suitable for the following participants- 

  • Psychiatrists 
  • Doctors (MBBS or above) who have completed the online Certificate course in Basics of Addiction Management course from CAM and VKN NDA ECHO, MD/DPM/DNB psychiatry residents 

The Syllabus

  • Introductory sessions- Objectives of the programme
  • A newer development in addictive disorder
  • Methods
  • Evaluation of the patient with SUD 1
  • Engaging the client
  • Evaluation of the patient with SUD 2
  • Neurobiology of addiction

  • Challenging scenarios in management of alcohol-related Neuropsychiatric cases (complicated withdrawal)
  • Long term Pharmacotherapy: Current evidence
  • Challenging scenarios in management of alcohol-related Neuropsychiatric cases (WKS, Alcoholic Pellagra, MBD)
  • Emerging Pharmacological agents

  • Harm reduction in opioid use disorder
  • Opioid: Overdose and withdrawal
  • OST-1: Buprenorphine maintenance treatment
  • OST-2: Methadone maintenance treatment

  • Cannabis formulation and its physiological effects
  • Medical cannabis: What is the role?
  • Treatment: What are the available options and how effective are they?
  • Cannabis and psychosis

  • Use, abuse, and dependence of Benzodiazepines: An overview
  • Management of inhalant use disorders
  • Managing intoxication, withdrawal, the dependence of BDZs

  • Stimulants it's mechanisms and harm 1 (Cocaine)
  • Stimulants it's mechanisms and harm 2 (ATS and others)
  • Management of stimulant use disorders

  • Behavioural addiction- An overview
  • Agreement and disagreement in Comorbidity

Instructors

NIMHANS Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How will I be able to attend the classes?

How will I be able to attend the classes?

2: Do I have to maintain any attendance percentage for the course?

Yes, students must maintain a minimum of 75 percent of attendance for the course.

3: How many assignments are going to be there in the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme certification syllabus?

Candidates will have to complete a total of six online assignments throughout the course.

4: What if I'm not able to complete the assignments in the given time?

Candidates will be given two attempts for the completion of assignments.

5: Does the course provide certification of participation to the students?

No, the course only offers the certification of completion to the students upon fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

6: How much time will I be given to complete the assignments in the Management Of Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Certificate Programme?

Students will be given 48 hours to complete the assignments in each attempt.

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