Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 11: Substance Use Disorders and Medical/Mental Health Comorbidities

Description

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In this 1-hour interactive, virtual module, Carriedelle Fusco, FNP, and Stephen Wyatt, DO, will describe common medical and mental health conditions which are associated with substance use disorders. Specifically, this will include prevalence of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, pain and substance use disorders and polysubstance use. It will provide a basic overview of and treatment options for substance induced psychosis, Hepatitis C and HIV, and sleep dysfunction. Lastly, it will touch on important considerations when providing evidence-based, harm-reduction centered, trauma-informed care for substance use disorders and comorbid conditions.

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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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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Target Audience

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

Objectives

• Apply understanding of comorbid mental health disorders, pain, and substance use disorders and how to treat them
• Examine how social determinants of health impact mental health, chronic pain, and substance use disorders
• Acknowledge how to talk to patients about and treat HIV and Hepatitis C
• Demonstrate understanding of sleep dysfunction and other common comorbidities among patients with SUDs and treatment options

Faculty

• Carriedelle H. Fusco, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
• Stephen A. Wyatt, DO, FAOAAM, FASAM