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Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 2: SBIRT and Talking to Patients

Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 2: SBIRT and Talking to Patients

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

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

Contact

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This module will provide an overview of screening tools for substance use disorder and mental health disorders in primary care, as well as the brief intervention options which providers can use after potential SUD has been diagnosed and assessed. It will educate viewers on the importance of screening and the benefits that screening in primary care have on patient health and the health of the community overall. The content then discusses how to communicate treatment options with patients using non-stigmatizing language and how to effectively counsel patients, as well as their families and friends, on harm reduction measures like having access to naloxone and safe storage of opioids.

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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Audience

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

Objectives

check Consider the importance of screening in primary care, especially for substance use disorders
check Recognize that non-stigmatizing screening is cost effective and improves health
check Assess if SUD can be treated effectively in primary care or a higher level of care is appropriate
check Demonstrate ability to effectively counsel patients and their families on the risks of substance use and how to decrease risk using harm reduction, including naloxone prescribing
check Analyze the various validated screening tools for substance use disorders and mental health disorders for youths and adults
check Describe the different types of interventions for SUD and when to treat SUD
check Recognize the importance of using non-stigmatizing language with patients

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee

$25.00

Speakers

Blake Fagan, MD

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 two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five 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 five 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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