MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE

Many rural healthcare workers address a wide range of patients’ needs that require a broader knowledge base than similar urban workers. Modules in this topic address some of those areas, including behavioral and mental health, trauma care, medications,  and the connection between oral health and systemic health.

Naloxone Administration

This module discusses the important, lifesaving opioid antagonist medication naloxone, also well known under the band name Narcan.

Oral-Systemic Health Connection

This module examines the connection between oral health and overall health across the lifespan.