Packages for Medical Professionals

The ACCSA Addiction for Medical Professionals packages are designed for healthcare and behavioural health professionals who regularly encounter substance use concerns in clinical, medical, psychiatric, primary care, emergency care, or community health settings. These packages provide addiction-specific education to help professionals better understand substance use disorders, addiction theory, pharmacology, detoxification, co-occurring disorders, behavioural addictions, opioid treatment, suicide risk, DSM-5 considerations, HIV/AIDS-related treatment issues, and the neurobiology of addiction. The aim is to support earlier identification, improved clinical understanding, safer referral decisions, and more informed care for patients affected by addiction and related conditions.

AMPC Addiction for Medical Professionals Level 1

The Addiction for Medical Professionals Level 1 Package provides healthcare professionals with a foundational understanding of addiction and substance use disorders. This package introduces key areas such as addiction theory, addiction pharmacology, detoxification in the treatment setting, and co-occurring disorders. It is well suited for doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, primary care clinicians, emergency care professionals, detox staff, and other healthcare workers who encounter substance use concerns in clinical or community settings.

AMPC Addiction for Medical Professionals Level 2

The Addiction for Medical Professionals Level 2 Package builds on the Level 1 foundation and explores more specialised addiction-related topics relevant to healthcare and behavioural health professionals. This package includes areas such as process and behavioural addictions, medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction, suicidal thoughts and behaviours in substance abuse treatment, DSM-5 overview, substance abuse treatment for persons with HIV/AIDS, and the neurobiology of addiction. It is ideal for professionals wanting a deeper understanding of addiction presentations, risk factors, treatment considerations, and referral needs in medical or multidisciplinary settings.