Supporting Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) learning and care methodology.
Understanding Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
The Ohio State University has developed a suite of evidence‑based courses to support individuals and professionals in better understanding Opioid Use Disorder as a chronic, treatable medical condition. These courses are designed to increase awareness, reduce stigma, strengthen clinical and legal decision‑making, and equip learners with practical strategies for supporting individuals affected by OUD. Each course is tailored to the needs and responsibilities of specific professional groups. Each course is accredited through its respective governing body, ensuring high‑quality educational content that meets professional standards.
Who are these courses for?
- Healthcare workers and students in Ohio
- Healthcare professionals across the nation
- Lawyers, policymakers, and other legal professionals
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Choose the course that fits your role and needs, then register to begin learning.
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Legal professionals and policy makers
Provides learners with a clear understanding of opioid use disorder (OUD) and how legal systems shape outcomes for individuals with OUD.
Background
In 2022, the Ohio Attorney General’s Scientific Committee on Opioid Prevention & Education published survey results that highlighted a need for standardization around opioid use disorder (OUD) curricula for health sciences students around the state of Ohio. To meet this need, a SCOPE educational subcommittee co-chaired by Dr. Kelsey Schmuhl designed a new educational offering for Ohio health sciences students. Through partnership with the College’s Learning Design and Multimedia team, this fully online program launched on ScarletCanvas, the college’s public learning management system, in spring 2022.
Mission
The program leverages asynchronous methodologies to teach about key OUD topics (e.g. neurobiology, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Treatment of OUD, Neurobiology, etc.) and enhance interprofessional approaches to caring for patients with OUD.
- 4,000+ Health sciences students educated since the program's launch
Interested in participating?
- Complete the following interest form for your school to take part
- Download our program's one-pager
Questions?
Kelsey Schmuhl, PharmD, BCACP
Faculty Lead
Schmuhl.5@osu.edu
Learning Design and Multimedia Team
Instructional design, educational technology and logistical support
Cop-design@osu.edu