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9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit

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9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Feb 6, 2026 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Project CARA, a perinatal substance use disorder clinic at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), is excited to invite you to the 9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit. This live summit will take place virtually on Friday, February 6, 2026. Participants have the option to register for the full day, the morning session, or afternoon session.

This year's group of speakers reflects a commitment to the goals of the summit:

1. Delivering evidence-based practice around Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (PSUDs) treatment
2. Providing education that is pertinent to all parts of the integrated team working with PSUD

The summit elevates innovative programs that address the changing landscapes in supporting pregnant people affected by substance use. Our keynote speakers Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP from Doing Right by Birth and Anka Consulting and Brandee Izquierdo, PhD, DPA, MPA from Pew Charitable Trusts will focus on addressing the perinatal systems of care and the healthcare policies that impact people with living or lived experience. Other topics include introductory and advanced courses on PSUDs, data from the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, mobile methadone units, and Hepatitis C treatment in the perinatal period.

Join us to continue learning evidence-based practices on how to care for people with perinatal substance use disorders.


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This program was designed to satisfy, in full, the North Carolina Medical Board's CME requirement for controlled substance prescribers. Per NCAC rules: As of July 1, 2017 all physicians (other than residents), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, and dentists who prescribe controlled substances must satisfy the controlled-substance prescribing CE requirements as set forth by their licensing boards; requirements vary by discipline and board.

Audience

Emer. Med. Tech./Paramedic, Phy., Phy. Assis., Med. Assis., Care Coor., Counselor, Marriage & Family Ther., MH Tech./Aide, Peer Support Spec., Sub. Abuse Coun., Psychologist, School Coun., Social Worker, Qualified Prof., Case Man., Com. Health Worker, Dev. Dis. Prof./Spec., Rehabilitation Counselor, RN, NP, LPN, Cer. Nurse Midwife, Cer. Nursing Assistant, Health Educator, Occu. Health & Safety Spec., Law Enforcement, behavioral health prof., Lactation Consultants, DHHS Social Workers.

Objectives

check Identify a vision for moving forward to improve outcomes for all community members
check Analyze the intersection of overdose and maternal mortality, understanding how stigma, systemic gaps, and policy barriers contribute to preventable deaths
check Summarize key findings on the epidemiology, natural history, and outcomes of perinatal HCV
check List new evidence-based services available to child welfare involved families
check Apply lessons from the Statewide NC PSUDs Network Hub, examples to plan improvements in perinatal susbtance exposure education, collaboration across residential, medical, and OTP services, and development of regional referral pathways in your setting
check Describe potential barriers, treatment modalities and/or evidence-based practices that a patient may experience when seeking care
check Summarize functional feeding strategies for in-office use when working with infants
check Recognize the significance of addressing co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorder in pregnant individuals
check Explain services available with mobile opioid treatment programs

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration - Half Day

$40.00

Applies 10/10/25–1/23/26

Registration Fee - Half Day

$45.00

Applies 1/27/26–2/6/26

Early Registration Fee - Full Day

$65.00

Applies 10/9/25–1/23/26

Registration Fee - Full Day

$70.00

Applies 1/27/26–2/6/26

Available Credits

You may need to click the plus signs below to see the credits offered for each session.

  • CEU .800

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.80 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 7.500

    MAHEC designates this continuing education online activity as meeting the criteria for 7.50 contact hours.

  • Contact Hours 7.500

    CME for NPs

    MAHEC designates this continuing education online activity as meeting the criteria for 7.50 contact hours.

  • Nursing Contact Hours 7.500

    MAHEC designates this continuing education online activity as meeting the criteria for 7.50 contact hours.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 7.500

    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 7.50 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 7.500

    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 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 7.500

    MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 7.50 hours Category A. This program provided 7.50 Contact Hours of Category A NC Psychology – Ethics specific credits.

  • CEU .300

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.3 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 3.000

    MAHEC designates this continuing education online activity as meeting the criteria for 3.00 contact hours.

  • Contact Hours 3.000

    Nurse Practitioners

    This activity was designated for 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

  • Nursing Contact Hours 3.000

    3.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2481

    Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 3.000

    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 3.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 3.000

    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 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 3.000

    MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 3.00 hours Category A. This program provided 7.50 Contact Hours of Category A NC Psychology – Ethics specific credits.

  • CEU .500

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.50 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 4.500

    MAHEC designates this continuing education online activity as meeting the criteria for 4.50 contact hours.

  • Contact Hours 4.500

    Nurse Practitioners

    This activity was designated for 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

  • Nursing Contact Hours 4.500

    4.50 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2481

    Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 4.500

    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 4.50 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 4.500

    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 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 4.500

    MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 4.50 hours Category A.

    • Speakers

    Mary B. Berger, MSC, CCC/SLP
    Olivia A. Caron, PharmD, BCACP, CPP
    Tammy J. Cody, MSW, LCSW
    Jennifer Grayer, NP
    Caitlin Hettich, MFA, MSW, LCSWA, LCAS
    Brandee Izquierdo, MPA, DPA
    Jennifer Jennings, MS, LCMHC, NCC
    Elisabeth A. Johnson, PhD,FNP-BC,CARN-AP,LCAS
    Skip M. Johnstone, Jr., MD, JD, MBA, FACOG
    Katherine A. Krist, NNP, RN, MSN
    Vanessa Loukas, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
    Heather M. McAllister, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
    Melinda Ramage, MSN, FNP-BC, CARN-AP
    Nicole F. Ross, LCAS, CCS, NCCPSS
    Dave H. Ryan, MD, FASAM, FACOG
    Katherine Standish, MD, MS
    Carolyn Stephenson, OT/L, CNT
    Kima Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP

    Sessions

    9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit - FULL DAY

    2/6 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit - AM

    2/6 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit - PM

    2/6 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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    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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