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July CHW CoLab | The Bidirectional Relationship of Opioid Overdose and Brain Injury

Program Details:
July 16, 2025 | 12pm - 1pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee:
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
7/16/25 12:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
7/16/25 12:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This session breaks down the connection between opioid overdose and brain injury in a way that makes sense for the day-to-day work of Community Health Workers. It covers what puts someone at risk for opioid or substance use disorders, how to spot common signs of brain injury, and how brain injuries can affect the care and support clients need. CHWs will also learn helpful ways to work with clients who have brain injury and get connected to important opioid abuse resources and hotlines.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the relationship between Opioid overdose and Brain Injury.
  • Identify risk factors for Opioid/Substance Use Disorder.
  • Recognize common Brain Injury symptoms.
  • Identify ways to work with clients with Brain Injury and how that may impact their care.
  • Identify Opioid abuse resources and hotlines.
Disclosures
No disclosure available
Credits Available
  • CHW
    South Carolina Community Health Worker
    Credit Statement
    By completing an evaluation of the session, attendees will earn 1 CHW Continuing Education Unit (CEU) from the South Carolina Community Health Worker Credentialing Council.
  • Health Professions Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by Mid-Carolina AHEC.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.1 CEUs by Mid-Carolina AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Rebekah Shiling
    Phone:
    803-250-7027
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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