Medical and Illicit Use of Anabolic Steroids
Course Content - #91513: Medical and Illicit Use of Anabolic Steroids - NetCE
Anabolic steroids, also referred to as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), include the male hormone testosterone and related compounds that have muscle-building (anabolic) and masculinizing (androgenic) effects.
It is imperative for healthcare providers to recognize the risk factors and acute and chronic signs and symptoms of current and past AAS abuse in order to identify and treat these patients.
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to recognize and intervene early in order to prevent adverse and potentially irreversible consequences of AAS misuse.
The course will provide information regarding the motivation to use AAS and warning signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse. Many of the gaps in identification, assessment, and appropriate treatment of patients with current and past AAS use and abuse can be addressed through provider education.
This course is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and mental health professionals in the primary care setting who are involved in the care of individuals who may use anabolic steroids.
Course Content - #91513: Medical and Illicit Use of Anabolic Steroids - NetCE
Anabolic steroids, also referred to as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), include the male hormone testosterone and related compounds that have muscle-building (anabolic) and masculinizing (androgenic) effects.
It is imperative for healthcare providers to recognize the risk factors and acute and chronic signs and symptoms of current and past AAS abuse in order to identify and treat these patients.
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to recognize and intervene early in order to prevent adverse and potentially irreversible consequences of AAS misuse.
The course will provide information regarding the motivation to use AAS and warning signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse. Many of the gaps in identification, assessment, and appropriate treatment of patients with current and past AAS use and abuse can be addressed through provider education.
This course is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and mental health professionals in the primary care setting who are involved in the care of individuals who may use anabolic steroids.
