A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Alcohol
It is estimated that up to 10-15% of healthcare workers will misuse substances at some point in their lifetime. In this training, participants will learn to identify signs and symptoms that may suggest alcohol-related impairment in the healthcare workplace. Effective, nonjudgmental, and empathetic communication strategies essential for addressing concerns of impairment will be discussed. This training will also review valuable resources available to support healthcare professionals with an alcohol use disorder. The goal of this training is to enhance workplace awareness of alcohol impaired practice and foster a culture of support and wellness among healthcare teams.
Friday, 4/19/2024 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudiencePrescribers, nurses, social workers, and other clinical and non-clinical staff. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Emery Marcus, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, will present the didactic entitled "Long Acting Buprenorphine - New Formulations." 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.
Tuesday, 4/23/2024 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
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: Buprenorphine
This training will cover a range of evidence-based strategies for initiating buprenorphine treatment within ambulatory care practices. Special attention will be directed towards effective measures that support the transition of patients using illicitly manufactured fentanyl onto prescribed buprenorphine.
Tuesday, 4/23/2024 9:00 am – 10:00 am ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
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 working in addiction medicine. |
Topic: Stimulants
This training is intended to provide foundational knowledge of stimulant use disorders as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions.
Wednesday, 4/24/2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
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, Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM, will present the didactic entitled "Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal." 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.
Wednesday, 4/24/2024 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
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: Infectious Disease and Overdose Prevention
This training discusses transmission, treatment, and prevention modalities for Hepatitis A, B, and C and is designed to meet educational requirements for Massachusetts healthcare teams working in BSAS-licensed facilities.
Thursday, 4/25/2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceMassachusetts healthcare teams working in BSAS-licensed or approved facilities. |
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.
Thursday, 4/25/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
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: 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.
Thursday, 4/25/2024 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
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: Alcohol
Many individuals experiencing mild alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be safely and successfully managed in the outpatient setting, allowing less interruption to one’s professional, family, and social obligations. This training will provide an overview of alcohol withdrawal assessment and management in an outpatient setting. Participants will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and appropriate candidates for outpatient withdrawal management. Validated tools to assess alcohol withdrawal will be reviewed and evidence-based medication management for outpatient alcohol withdrawal will be discussed.
Friday, 4/26/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudiencePrescribers, nurses, social workers, and other clinical and non-clinical staff. |
Topic: Xylazine
This training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US.
Monday, 4/29/2024 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, counselors, and other non-clinical staff are welcome to attend. |