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UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP)

  • Nurse's Role
  • Patient Participation
  • Substance-Related Disorders

Nurses Role in Addiction Treatment

Registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and advanced practice nurses play an essential role in caring for patients with substance use disorder across a range of healthcare settings. This on-demand course highlights the critical contributions of nurses within addiction treatment and examines how nursing expertise can support patient engagement, trust-building, and recovery. The course discusses elements of a nurse care model, ways nurses can practice at the top of their scope in substance use disorder care, and strategies for building rapport with clients. The course also explores how nurses can help identify and support organizational champions within addiction treatment settings.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 credit

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No
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Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • On-demand / recorded video
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • Released
    Apr 27, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Apr 28, 2029 3 years left