A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction and stimulant-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 10/17/2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Lydie Ultimo, LCSW, will present the didactic entitled "Recovery Capital and Social Determinants of Health." 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, 10/22/2024 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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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: Stimulants
This training is intended to provide foundational knowledge of stimulant use disorders as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions.
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Tuesday, 10/22/2024 1:00 pm – 2:00 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: Nurse Care Manager Model
This two-hour, virtual course is designed to provide a history of the nurse care manager (NCM) model of office-based addiction treatment, explain how the model increases treatment access, and identify the roles of the nurse manager and interprofessional care team members to sustain the model. Participants will recognize the NCM as an advocate and a source of evidence-based treatment for teams and community partners. Participants will also develop an understanding of workflows to sustain the daily operations of the NCM model.
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Wednesday, 10/23/2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses, Social Workers, LMHCs, LADCs, CADCs, and anyone who works patients with substance use disorder. |
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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Thursday, 10/24/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 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: Infectious Disease and Overdose Prevention
This training covers sexually transmitted infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and respiratory infections.
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Thursday, 10/24/2024 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses, Social Workers, LMHCs, LADCs, CADCs, and anyone who works patients with substance use disorder. |
Topic: Wound Care
This training is designed to equip addiction medical treatment teams with the basics of wound assessment and treatment. Topics covered include assessment of wound tissue type, drainage, cleansing, dressing supplies, special considerations for loop drains, and xylazine-related wounds.
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Monday, 10/28/2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceMedical professionals who provide direct wound care. All others are welcome welcome 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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Thursday, 10/31/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 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: Alcohol
This training is designed to provide an introductory overview of alcohol use disorders. We will explore the latest epidemiological data, with a focus on the prevalence and trends of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in the United States. Diagnostic criteria and screening tools to assess for alcohol use disorders will be discussed. Additionally, we will examine evidence-based interventions to treat alcohol use disorders and support individuals in their recovery.
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Friday, 11/1/2024 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, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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.
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Monday, 11/4/2024 9:30 am – 10:30 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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