THPG Education & Learning Council Series - Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Management in the Inpatient and Detoxification Unit Settings

Target Audience

This online educational enduring material is designed for physicians. We also invite physician assistants, nurses/advanced practice nurses and all others to take this course.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  • Summarize the pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and how this informs the choice of pharmacotherapy
  • Describe the general management of AWS, including initial risk assessment and the benefits of different dosing severity scales and medication regimens
  • Outline the benefits and rationale for different pharmacotherapies in the management of AWS, including phenobarbital, benzodiazepines, and mixed regimens
  • Describe a framework for initiating treatment of alcohol use disorder in the inpatient setting
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Course opens: 
06/26/2026
Course expires: 
06/19/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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