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Introduction to Medication-Assisted Treatment / Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Course # 66835
Introduction to Medication-Assisted Treatment / Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Sep 30, 2021 9:00 AM – Aug 31, 2022 9:00 AM

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The crisis in North Carolina, MAHEC provides the Introduction to Medication-Assisted Treatment / Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MAT 101) training in order to share best practices in the treatment of opioid use disorders. The program begins with an overview of the current state of the opioid overdose crisis on both a national and local level. Participants will gain knowledge on the CDC guidelines for the treatment of acute and chronic pain and the efficacy of non-opioid treatment modalities. The presentation outlines the origins of substance use disorders (SUDs) and the use of various medication-assisted therapies for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) specifically. Lastly, the presentation ends with a discussion of how healthcare providers can address the bias and stigma associated with substance use disorders and the importance of using harm reduction strategies, such as naloxone distribution, in the treatment of patients with substance use disorders.

This program was designed to satisfy, in part, The North Carolina Medical Board's CME requirement for controlled substance prescribers. Per NCAC rules: As of July 1, 2017 all physicians (other than residents), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, and dentists who prescribe controlled substances must satisfy the controlled-substance prescribing CE requirements as set forth by their licensing boards; requirements vary by discipline and board.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.

Approximate time to complete the course: One hour

Learner content includes: PowerPoint, Reading Assignment, and Posttest

Participants will have 45 days from the date of their registration to complete this course. After that date, course materials will no longer be accessible.

Audience

This program is recommended for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, other advanced practice clinicians, practice managers, program administrators, medical assistants, care managers, care coordinators, and mental health professionals (including substance abuse counselors, social workers, psychologists, school counselors, and marriage and family therapists), and other professionals interested in this subject.

Objectives

check Describe the current opioid crisis in North Carolina
check Discuss medication-assisted treatment (MAT) / medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
check Review CDC guidelines for treatment of acute and chronic pain
check Explain how stigma and bias create barriers to effective treatment of opioid use disorder

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee

$25.00

Speakers

Shuchin Shukla, MD, MPH

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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