Advanced Certificate Course in Management of Addictive Disorders
Continued Professional Development Program
November 2025 - April 2026
🎯 Course Overview
A comprehensive 50-hour blended learning program designed to build capacity in addiction medicine and mental health. Our mission is to democratize knowledge through the right care, at the right place, at the right time.
👥 Target Audience
- Practicing Psychiatrists
- MD/DPM/DNB Psychiatry Residents (Completed or Ongoing)
📚 Learning Components
- 36 hours: Live Zoom sessions (Fridays 2:30-4:00 PM)
- 14 hours: Self-paced e-learning
- Interactive case presentations
- Expert-led didactic sessions
🏆 Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate factors in addictive disorder development
- Create personalized management plans
- Choose evidence-based interventions
- Integrate neurobiology with clinical practice
📖 Course Modules
Module I: Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
Nov 14, 2025
Case Record Intake & Demo
Team NIMHANS & LGBRIMH
Nov 21 & 28
Patient Evaluation & Assessment
Dr Shivam & Dr Babli
Module II: Alcohol Use Disorders
Dec 5, 2025
Neurobiology of Addiction
Dr Jayant
Dec 12-26
Genetics, Withdrawals & Neuropsychiatric Cases
Multiple Experts
Module III: Opioid Use Disorders
Jan 9, 2026
Overdose & Withdrawal Management
Dr Dipthadhi (LGBRIMH)
Jan 16-30
OST: Buprenorphine & Methadone
NIMHANS & AIIMS Experts
Module IV: Cannabis Use Disorders
Feb 6-20, 2026
Cannabinoids: Natural to Synthetic
Dr Sreya & Team
Module V: Sedatives & Solvents
Feb 27 - Mar 13, 2026
Benzodiazepines & Inhalants
Multiple Specialists
Module VI: Stimulants
Mar 20 - Apr 3, 2026
Cocaine, Amphetamines & Management
LGBRIMH & PGIMER Experts
Module VII: Emerging Areas
Apr 10-24, 2026
Comorbidity & Behavioral Addictions
Leading Researchers
🎖️ Accreditation Requirements
- Attendance: >75% in weekly sessions 17/24 sessions
- Case Presentation: Submit and present one complex case (>75% score required)
- Assignments: Complete 4 e-assignments with >75% score each
- Monthly Reports: Submit patient reports from November 2025 to April 2026
- Assessments: Complete pre-test and post-test
⚠️ Important Note: This is a "Continued Professional Development" course recognized by NIMHANS Digital Academy Board of Studies. Not recognized by NMC/MCI/RCI or similar bodies.
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Course Coordinator: Ms Nahma Poozhikuth
Email: na***@********ns.in
Website: vknnimhans.in
Centre for Addiction Medicine NIMHANS & Dept. of Addiction Medicine, LGBRIMH