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DEA-eligible
Topic: Pain
This training will cover the impact of hyperalgesia and cross tolerance on acute pain among patients with opioid dependence and/or who are on medications for opioid use disorder. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for acute pain management will be discussed. Participants will acquire tools for devising pain-management plans for planned and unanticipated acute pain experiences for patients on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
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Tuesday, 9/23/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Pain
This training provides practical strategies to support safe and effective opioid prescribing in complex clinical scenarios. Participants will learn to identify key factors that enhance the safety and efficacy of long-term opioid therapy. The session also highlights common signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal to support timely recognition and intervention. Designed for healthcare providers, this course promotes responsible opioid management in high-risk populations.
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Thursday, 9/25/2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Pain
This training will provide participants with the tools for identifying ADD/ADHD among patients. Commonly used stimulant medications for treating ADD/ADHD will be covered, including their importance, potential side effects, and treatment considerations. Participants will gain tools for evaluating the effectiveness of ADHD treatment interventions.
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Thursday, 10/2/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Pain
This training will cover the impact of hyperalgesia and cross tolerance on chronic pain among patients with opioid dependence and/or who are on medications for opioid use disorder. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for chronic pain management will be discussed. Participants will acquire tools for identifying pain severity and evaluating opioid use disorder in patients on chronic opioid therapy.
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Tuesday, 10/7/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Pain
This training equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge for the responsible use of benzodiazepines in clinical practice. The training covers key indications for use, common withdrawal symptoms, and diagnostic criteria for benzodiazepine use disorder. Participants will also explore evidence-based strategies for tapering and factors that support successful discontinuation, promoting safer prescribing practices and improved patient outcomes.
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Thursday, 10/9/2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Pain
This training introduces evidence-based approaches that complement conventional pain management strategies. Participants will learn to incorporate at least two integrative therapies into a multimodal treatment plan to enhance patient outcomes. The training also explores common barriers to implementing these therapies in clinical settings and practical solutions to overcome them. This course supports a holistic, patient-centered approach to pain care.
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Tuesday, 10/14/2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Stimulants
This training provides an introduction to stimulant use disorder, including evidence-informed treatments and interventions.
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Friday, 10/17/2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Addiction 101
This training will provide foundational knowledge on addiction as a chronic medical condition and an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
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Monday, 10/27/2025 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians |
Topic: Pain
This training will cover the impact of hyperalgesia and cross tolerance on acute pain among patients with opioid dependence and/or who are on medications for opioid use disorder. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for acute pain management will be discussed. Participants will acquire tools for devising pain-management plans for planned and unanticipated acute pain experiences for patients on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
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Tuesday, 10/28/2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This training provides healthcare providers with advanced knowledge and practical skills to deliver high-quality, patient-centered treatment plans for individuals on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD). Participants will enhance their confidence in buprenorphine initiation through real-world case studies, exploring low-barrier models of care to improve access for individuals with OUD and strategies to reduce the risk of precipitated withdrawal.
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Friday, 10/31/2025 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceMedical providers (physicians, advanced practice providers), nurses, and other clinical team members that support medical management of opioid use disorder. |
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