TheIRETAchannel Courses

How to Use SBIRT with People Experiencing Homelessness Who Smoke Tobacco

Learn effective SBIRT techniques for addressing tobacco use among homeless individuals, overcoming barriers and improving quit success rates.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SUD Treatment for People with Cognitive Challenges - Part 2

Explore techniques for adapting evidence-based SUD treatment practices to effectively support individuals with cognitive impairments, focusing on improving outcomes in traditional settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How the Americans with Disabilities Act Applies to Addiction and Recovery

Explore how the ADA protects rights of individuals with addiction and in recovery, using scenarios to illustrate its application to various substance use disorders.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Addressing Drug Use and Recovery Stigma in Healthcare

Explore healthcare professionals' attitudes towards drug users and recovery, examining research findings and strategies to reduce stigma and improve patient care.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Catching Crisis: How Affect Infusions Impact Providers in Client Interactions

Explore social referencing and emotional contagion in crisis work. Learn to recognize and regulate responses during difficult client interactions, building capacity to manage affect infusions effectively.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SUD Treatment for People with Cognitive Challenges

Explore effective strategies for treating substance use disorders in individuals with cognitive impairments, enhancing engagement and outcomes through adapted approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Working with Justice-Involved Youth: Behavioral Health Concerns and Treatment Strategies

Explore behavioral health concerns, treatment barriers, and strategies for providers serving justice-involved youth and their families. Gain insights from an expert psychologist.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Centre for Learning - A Free Resource for Staff Development in Mental Health and Addictions

Explore a free learning platform for mental health and addiction professionals, offering competency assessments and customized learning plans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

On Loss and Wellness - Supporting Providers Amidst the Overdose Epidemic

Explore strategies for supporting healthcare providers dealing with client overdose deaths, addressing emotional impact and promoting wellness in the face of the opioid crisis.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Progressing Forward in Relapse Prevention: Dealing with Stigma

Explore strategies for managing relapse prevention and addressing stigma in substance use disorder treatment, focusing on both patients and healthcare professionals in recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Substance Use Disorders

Explore how pharmacists can be crucial team members in providing optimal care for patients with substance use disorders, leveraging their accessibility and expertise.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Opioid Safety: Innovative Approaches to Address the Opioid Crisis

Explore innovative approaches to combat the opioid crisis, from prevention to treatment, and learn about impactful initiatives in hospital and community settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Health Care Professionals

Explore DBT pillars and strategies to guide clients through dysregulation, enhancing emotional management and coping skills for healthcare professionals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding the Connection between Human Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder

Explore the intricate link between human trafficking and substance use disorders, learning warning signs, intervention strategies, and treatment approaches for vulnerable individuals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Isolation: A Communal Health Issue and Impact on Mental Health

Explore the impact of social isolation on mental health and learn innovative strategies to increase social connection and improve communal well-being.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video