A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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Topic: Buprenorphine
This 4-hour training is the first part of the half-and-half X-Waiver training. Participants will complete 4 hours of instruction through a live training and the other 4-hour instruction through self study following completion.
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Wednesday, 11/9/2022 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET |
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In-person event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians (MD, DO), Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Physician Assistants |
Topic: Spiro Spero
This event is a one woman play written and performed by a psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in addiction treatment. The play explores the lives of five people impacted by substance use disorder and their experiences in treatment, in the community, and in the healthcare setting.
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Wednesday, 11/9/2022 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ET |
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In-person event |
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Intended AudienceThe event is intended for a multidisciplinary audience and is a part of the AMERSA Annual Conference pre-conference activities. All are welcome, but seats are limited. Please be sure to register online in order to secure your seat for the showing. |
Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training will provide an overview of the intersection of substance use disorders and those involved with the criminal-legal system.
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Monday, 11/14/2022 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Physician Assistants, Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) |
Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training will review the basics of cannabis use, its health impacts, and harm reduction strategies.
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Monday, 11/14/2022 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Physician Assistants, Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) |
Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training will review the goals of toxicology screening, most common matrices used, and tips for interpreting results.
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Monday, 11/14/2022 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Physician Assistants, Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) |
Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training will provide information on the basic regulations of medications for opioid use disorder, as well as where to access the most up-to-date regulations from government agencies (DEA, FDA, SAMHSA).
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Monday, 11/14/2022 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Physician Assistants, Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This no-cost course reviews topics covered in the certification exam for addictions nursing and is intended to support nurses preparing to sit for the exam.
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Monday, 11/14/2022 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), with experience treating patients with addiction, who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: Family & Social Supports
This training will highlight the importance of family and social support for people with SUD. The importance of evidence-based resources for families will be explained. And concrete and simple changes to current models of addiction treatment to engage the family will be introduced.
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Tuesday, 11/15/2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceAll medical and non-medical staff seeking to learn about the role of the family in addiction treatment are encouraged to attend. |
Topic: Addiction 101
This training will provide foundational knowledge regarding the disease of addiction and an introduction to treatment options utilizing medications for opioid use disorder.
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Wednesday, 11/16/2022 9:00 am – 10:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses, social workers, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO series, Vanessa Loukas, NP, will present the didactic entitled, "Withdrawal Management with Medication and other Patient-Centered Approaches." The didactic will be followed by a related de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO participant along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Wednesday, 11/16/2022 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurse practitioners (NP), medical doctors (MD), nurses (LPN/RN), social workers (LCSW/LICSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) |
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