Free Online Opioid Addiction Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Michigan

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers (Coursera)

Health & Society

Join this essential online course designed for non-prescribing healthcare professionals aiming to tackle the opioid crisis head-on. Gain knowledge on prevention methods, educational approaches, interventions, and policy changes that can be implemented in practice to significantly reduce the impact of opioids in communities across America.

Jun 22nd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Epidemiology Pain

EdX

HarvardX,Harvard University

The Opioid Crisis in America (edX)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Discover the root causes and consequences of the opioid epidemic sweeping across America. This course provides a deep dive into understanding the complexities of opioid addiction, exploring its impact on individuals and society at large. Learn evidence-based treatments and strategies for recovery from experts in the field.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Addiction Drugs

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers (edX)

EdX

University of Michigan,MichiganX

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers (edX)

Health & Society

Discover how you as a non-prescribing provider can make a significant impact on the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. This course offers evidence-based strategies for prevention, intervention, education, and policy change to empower healthcare professionals in their fight against opioids.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Epidemiology Pain

How To Taper Patients Off Of Chronic Opioid Therapy (edX)

EdX

StanfordOnline

How To Taper Patients Off Of Chronic Opioid Therapy (edX)

Medicine & Pharmacology

Discover essential strategies for managing chronic opioid therapy through safe tapering techniques. This course equips healthcare providers with the knowledge to identify when the risks of long-term opioids exceed their benefits, and how to compassionately guide patients through the process of reducing or discontinuing their use. With a focus on practical application, you'll learn effective communication methods, the role of buprenorphine in tapering, and when to refer for addiction treatment.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Healthcare Opioids Opioid Addiction