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Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 9: Prescribing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Course # 71784
Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 9: Prescribing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Nov 1, 2023 9:00 AM – Nov 1, 2025 9:00 AM

Contact

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In this 1-hour interactive, virtual module, Dr. Wyatt, an addiction psychiatrist, will describe the medications for opioid use disorder and how to prescribe them. He will provide an understanding of how to use the three FDA approved medications most effectively for the treatment of opioid use disorders, with a focus on prescribing buprenorphine, especially in the age of fentanyl. Finally, he will explain how to assess clinical opioid withdrawal and how to manage withdrawal symptoms.

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.

Click here for more information and a full listing of modules available.


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.

Scholarships

Limited scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis for Modules #9-#16 of this training suite. To request a scholarship for one or more modules please complete and submit your information on this scholarship request form. You will be notified via email within 48 hours of your submission whether or not you have been awarded a scholarship. Scholarships are provided by the Governor's Institute.

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Audience

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

Objectives

check Apply your understanding of the pharmacology of the three FDA approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorders in using them most effectively
check Demonstrate comfort assessing clinical opioid withdrawal and managing symptoms
check Apply a basic understanding of how to prescribe buprenorphine

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee

$25.00

Speakers

Stephen A. Wyatt, DO, FAOAAM, FASAM

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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