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

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

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge B
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Aug 9, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Contact

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In the collective effort to reduce the opioid overdose crisis in North Carolina, MAHEC provides the Medication-Assisted Treatment (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 and the use of various medication-assisted therapies for the treatment of opioid use disorders (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.

If this date does not work for your schedule, this course is also offered on:
November 8th, 2022 at noon
March 7th, 2023 at 6 pm

Audience

This program is recommended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, and other professionals interested in this subject.

Objectives

check Describe the current opioid crisis in NC
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 affective treatment of opioid disorders

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$25.00

Registration Fee

$40.00

Speakers

Jan Westphal, MD

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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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