Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 3: Initiation and Management of Medications for Substance Use Disorders

Description

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This module will provide a basic understanding of the medications available for tobacco use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and opioid use disorder. It will also provide a brief understanding of the history of prescribing opioids in the US and the regulations around prescribing medication for OUD in the US.

Approximate time to complete the course: 1 hour
Learner content includes: video and corresponding course handouts
Participants have unlimited time to complete this course and access course materials

This training module is part of a training suite that has been developed in accordance with the recommendations from the DEA and SAMHSA for the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. This requirement applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, dentists, and other practitioners that prescribe controlled substances who are applying for or renewing their DEA license after June 27, 2023.

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Target Audience

This program is recommended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, dentists, and other practitioners that prescribe controlled substances.

Objectives

• Employ a basic understanding and comfort level around the different medications available for substance use disorders (tobacco use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and opioid use disorder)
• Explain the history of opioid prescribing in the US and regulations around prescribing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)

Faculty

• Carriedelle H. Fusco, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, NP