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Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 1: Understanding Addiction

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Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 1: Understanding Addiction

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Jun 20, 2025 12:00 PM – Jun 20, 2026 12:00 PM

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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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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.

Audience

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

Objectives

check Consider the prevalence of substance use disorders and the impact they have on society
check Apply a basic understanding of neurobiology of addiction in treatment considerations
check Recognize the impact substance use disorders have on the health of our patients and how to address them
check Consider how you will employ the associated biopsychosocial developmental factors in engaging and assessing patients with substance use disorder

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee

$25.00

Available Credits

CEU .100

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.

Contact Hours 1.000

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.

CME for Physician Assistants 1.000

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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 1.000

Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative 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.

Speakers

Stephen A. Wyatt, DO, FAOAAM, FASAM

Sessions

Module 1: Understanding Addiction

6/20 12:00 PM – 12:00 PM

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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