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Certificate Course on Alcohol Use Disorders - CCAUD 16.0 | VKN NIMHANS

Certificate Course on Alcohol Use Disorders ECHO

CCAUD 16.0 Weekly case Discussion
Designed for Government Doctors || Supported by Govt of Odisha

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Course Overview

A comprehensive 3-month blended learning program focusing weekly Tele-ECHOs

Duration

30 hours over 3 months

  • Weekly Tele-ECHO clinics: 24 hours
  • Self-learning and assessment: 6 hours
  • Every Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Capacity

20 Doctorsy

Enrollment closed. Limited capacity ensures personalized attention and quality learning experience.

Target Audience

Government Doctors

  • DMHP program doctors
  • NACO (OST) doctors
  • NCD program doctors
  • Doctors in active clinical practice

Method

Hybrid Digital Learning

  • Real-time Zoom telehealth iECHO
  • Self-paced e-learning platform
  • Case-based learning approach
  • Interactive assessments

Addressing a Critical Healthcare Challenge

In Odisha: Around 30% of adult men and 4.3% of women consume alcohol, with over 2.1 million people requiring medical intervention for alcohol use disorders. Among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), alcohol use prevalence exceeds 60%.

National Scenario: Only 1 in 38 individuals with alcohol dependence receives treatment, with an 86.3% treatment gap for alcohol use disorders.

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Our Learning Community

Meet the dedicated healthcare professionals making a difference

Challenges

16

Crore alcohol users in India

2.9

Crore dependent users

86.3%

Treatment gap

Limited

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Course Objectives

  • → Differentiate various factors leading to Alcohol Use Disorders by integrating hereditary, neurobiological and psycho-social factors
  • → Incorporate screening and assessment for Alcohol use disorder in practice
  • → Increase ability to decide safe and appropriate pharmacological agents and psychosocial interventions
  • → Decide when to refer patients to specialized care

Curriculum Modules

Module I: Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders

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Learning Objectives:

  • Explain multi-factorial causes of AUD (biological, psychological, social)
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of alcohol-related problems
  • Understand psychological and physical health comorbidities
  • Initiate non-judgmental, empathetic conversations with patients

Key Sessions:

  • Assessment I: Engagement and compassion for patients with AUD
  • Assessment II: Evaluating psychological and medical comorbidities
  • Neurobiology of Alcohol Use Disorder

Module II: Diagnosis and Assessment

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Learning Objectives:

  • Accurately diagnose AUD using standardized classification systems
  • Utilize validated tools like AUDIT for screening
  • Differentiate between simple and complex alcohol withdrawal
  • Apply appropriate treatment protocols

Key Sessions:

  • Terminology and diagnosis (DSM-5/ICD-11)
  • Screening using AUDIT
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome management
  • Complex withdrawal (Seizure and DT) management

Module III: Long-term Management

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Learning Objectives:

  • Implement patient-centered pharmacological strategies
  • Apply brief intervention and motivational interviewing skills
  • Recognize early signs of relapse and provide prevention strategies
  • Decide when to refer patients to specialized care

Key Sessions:

  • Choosing and prescribing anticraving agents
  • Brief intervention in busy medical practice
  • Enhancing motivation to change
  • Prevention of relapse

Accreditation Requirements

All requirements must be fulfilled for certification as per NIMHANS Digital Academy Board of Studies

Attendance

More than 75% attendance (9/12 live sessions) with >60 minutes video presence per session

Case Presentation

Present one case of Alcohol Use disorder during weekly live tele-ECHO sessions

Assignments

Complete three e-assignments with >75% score each. Second attempt available if needed.

Patient Reports

Submit monthly reports of patients seen/evaluated during and 6 months after the course

Tests

Complete pre-test and post-test (no scoring involved)

Course Timeline

Course Commencement

August 1st - October 31st, 2025

12-week intensive program with weekly sessions

Case Submission

August 8th 10 AM - September 8th 10 AM

Submit one case into the software system

Assignment I

September 6th - 8th

Objective assessment covering Module I

Assignment II

October 4th - 6th

Objective assessment covering Module II

Assignment III

October 25th - 27th

Descriptive assessment covering all modules

Post-test & Certification

October 31st - November 2nd

Final assessment and certificate distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in weekly live tele-ECHO clinics?

During weekly VKN NIMHANS ECHO tele-ECHO clinics, participants present patient cases using developed case record forms (CRF). Following case presentation and peer discussion with NIMHANS HUB team, there will be brief didactic topics presented by subject academic experts.

What is Self-paced E-learning?

Each participant will have access to our learning management system at elearn.vknnimhans.in or through the NIMHANS elearn app. Self-study materials include selected textbooks, articles, videos, presentations, and proctored assignments.

What can a CCAUD-certified champion do?
  • Effectively assess patients for Alcohol use disorders
  • Detoxify persons with Alcohol use disorders (doctors)
  • Provide anti-craving medications (doctors)
  • Use brief intervention and motivational interviewing techniques
  • Implement relapse prevention strategies

Get In Touch

Ready to make a difference in addiction medicine?

Course Coordinator

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Centre for Addiction Medicine, NIMHANS

General Inquiries

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