RESPONDING TO THE OPIOID CRISIS: THE ROLE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN OPIOID USE REDUCTION

"From March 2020 to April 2021, there were over 6,900 apparent opioid toxicity deaths in Canada and over 75,600 in the United States, the highest annual toll on record" (Government of Canada, 2021; CDC, 2021).

The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) have developed an online course designed to help practitioners safeguard patients’ health and foster collaboration with medical professionals in managing, reducing, or eliminating opioid dependency. Interactive simulations and learning assessments are used in the four chapters of the course:

1. Chiropractic and Pain Management

2. Opioid Facts

3. Performing Case Outreach with Other Health Professionals

4. Communicating with Other Health Professionals

This online educational resource will help chiropractors increase their competency in case outreach, facilitate communication with other healthcare professionals, and provide quality care to patients who suffer from chronic pain.

Developed by the Ontario Chiropractic Association and CMCC

CMCC Continuing Education website: ce.cmcc.ca email: ce@cmcc.ca