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DEA-eligible
Topic: Journal Club
A drop-in session open to individuals working in the field of addiction. Includes discussion of an evidence-based article with implications for SUD practice.
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Thursday, 9/14/2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceIndividuals working in the field of addiction medicine. |
Topic: Addiction 101
This one-hour course is intended to provide foundational knowledge regarding addiction as a chronic medical condition as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
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Friday, 9/15/2023 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 AudienceMedical providers, nurses, social workers, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental health Counselors (LMHC), and members of the community. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This course reviews topics covered in the certification exam for addictions nursing and is intended to support nurses preparing to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam.
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Monday, 9/18/2023 12:00 pm – 4:00 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: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Monday, 9/18/2023 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Stimulants
This one-hour course is intended to provide foundational knowledge of stimulant use disorders as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions.
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Wednesday, 9/20/2023 9:00 am – 10:00 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 AudienceMedical providers, nurses, social workers, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental health Counselors (LMHC), and members of the community. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Raagini Jawa, MD, MPH, FASAM, will present the didactic entitled "Wound care basics: Treating abscess and Xylazine wounds." The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Wednesday, 9/20/2023 12:00 pm – 1:15 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 AudienceAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Physicians (MD/DO), Physician Assistants (PA), Nurses (LPN/RN), Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), Recovery Coaches. |
Topic: Recovery Month Series
Through a moderated panel discussion, this training will explore the perspectives of individuals in recovery who are parenting/caregiving. We will identify barriers and stigma encountered by parents/caregivers in recovery and how to mitigate these challenges to better support this population and their loved ones. Unique attention will be paid to identifying resources available to children.
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Friday, 9/22/2023 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 AudienceMedical providers, nurses, social workers, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental health Counselors (LMHC), and members of the community. |
Topic: Stimulants
This three-hour course is intended to provide foundational knowledge of stimulant use disorders as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions.
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Monday, 9/25/2023 2:00 pm – 5:00 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, nurses, social workers, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental health Counselors (LMHC), and others treating individuals with addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Monday, 9/25/2023 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Paul Hammerness, MD, will present the didactic entitled "Persons in Recovery with ADHD." The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 9/26/2023 7:30 am – 9:15 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 AudienceAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Physicians (MD/DO), Physician Assistants (PA), Nurses (LPN/RN), Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), Recovery Coaches. |
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