Foundation Course in Addiction Management

This on-demand, online course is designed for GPs. It introduces a compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to managing substance use in primary care. It is also a prerequisite for those seeking a Level 1 Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) contract with the HSE. Please note that those wishing to prescribe buprenorphine therapies (Suboxone/Zubsolv) must complete an additional Training module on buprenorphine (Suboxone training)

• Focus on both prescribed and non-prescribed substances
• Education on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) including methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone
• Practical, efficient strategies for:
  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
  • Cannabis and stimulant use disorders
  • Prescribed and OTC opioids
  • Behavioural addictions

• 10 interactive eLearning modules
• Self-paced learning (approximately 3 hours)
• MCQ assessments (80% pass required on all modules)

Upon completion, successful applicants will receive: 

• Certificate of Completion
• CPD Credits

• Irish College of GPs member course access
• Non-members course registration. Allow circa 24 hours after registration and access the course here