Advanced Certificate Course in Management of Addictive Disorders 6.0

About the Course

The Advanced Certificate Course in Management of Addictive Disorders (ACCMAD 6.0) is designed to democratize knowledge and build capacity in addiction medicine. Our mission is to ensure the right care, at the right place, at the right time.

What is NIMHANS ECHO?

The "Hub and Spoke" model links an interprofessional specialist team at NIMHANS academic centre of expertise (the Hub) with healthcare providers (spokes). Each NIMHANS tele-ECHO session consists of speaker-led presentations of anonymized patient cases and discussion of the cases, whereby the peers as well as hub experts provide advice on diagnosis and management.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate the factors associated with the development of Addictive Disorders by integrating vulnerability related to temperament/personality and environmental factors along with neurobiology
• Formulate personalized management plans including pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions
• Choose evidence-based interventions for different types of drug addiction
• Apply newer diagnostic criteria for Substance Use Disorders (DSM-5 and ICD-11)
• Manage complex cases including comorbidities and withdrawal syndromes

Course Modules

Module I: Introduction

Evaluation of patients with SUD, diagnostic criteria, neurobiology of addiction, and assessment tools

Module II: Alcohol Use Disorders

Comprehensive coverage of alcohol pharmacology, withdrawal management, neuropsychiatric complications, and evidence-based pharmacological interventions

Module III: Opioid Use Disorders

Opioid pharmacology, overdose management, Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) including Buprenorphine and Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Module IV: Cannabis Use Disorders

Natural to synthetic cannabinoids, treatment options, cannabis and psychosis, medical cannabis

Module V: Sedatives & Solvents

Benzodiazepine pharmacology, dependence management, volatile solvent abuse, and adolescent addiction

Module VI: Stimulants

Cocaine, amphetamine-type stimulants, mechanisms of harm, and evidence-based treatment approaches

Module VII: Emerging Areas

Comorbidity management, behavioral addictions (pathological gambling, internet gaming disorder), research in addiction psychiatry, ADHD and SUD

Course Technology

Accreditation Requirements

Recognition: This is a Continued Professional Development Course recognized and approved by NIMHANS Digital Academy Board of Studies. Not recognized by NMC/MCI/RCI.

Enrollment Process (FULL)

1. Submit a Clinical Case: Complete the HIPAA-compliant EHR form with case details
2. Case Review: The case content will be evaluated for course invitation
3. Confirmation: Selected candidates will be notified via email

Note: All hub team members, case facilitators, and speakers donate their time to this initiative.

Course Benefits

• Become equipped to handle patients with complex addiction-related issues
• Join an addiction treatment expert network with real-time access to like-minded clinicians
• Focus on patient-centric care and increase knowledge about evidence-based practices
• Receive Certificate of Completion upon fulfilling training requirements
• Access to learning materials throughout the program and the following year

Hub Team

Support Team: Ms. Nahma Poozhikuth (Chief Assistant), Mr. Manju (ECHO India), Ms. Sanchitha (CAM NIMHANS)