Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 1: Understanding Addiction
Available through Jun 21, 2025 Open Medicine
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Description
Register now for this online, self-guided course!
This module will provide an overview of the impact of substance use disorders on patients and society, as well as provide a basic understanding of the neurobiology of addiction and how to engage and assess patients for substance use disorders. This is an introduction to substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder, tobacco use disorder, and opioid use disorder.
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
- Consider the prevalence of substance use disorders and the impact they have on society
- Recognize the impact substance use disorders have on the health of our patients and how to address them
- Apply a basic understanding of neurobiology of addiction in treatment considerations
- Consider how you will employ the associated biopsychosocial developmental factors in engaging and assessing patients with substance use disorder
Faculty
- Stephen A. Wyatt, DO, FAOAAM, FASAM
Sessions
Module 1: Understanding Addiction
6/21 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Credits
.100 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.1 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
1.000 Contact Hours
Nurse Practitioners: This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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All Other Providers, including Dental Providers: MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.00 Contact Hour.
1.000 CME for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 1.0 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
1.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this online enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Fees
$25.00 Registration Fee
Applies 5/18/23–6/21/25