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DEA-eligible
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Tuesday, 9/15/2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 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: Stimulants
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, 9/17/2026 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: Stimulants
This training will cover the physiological and psychological symptoms of overamping, or psychostimulant overdose. Participants will gain knowledge on how to respond to overamping and the pharmacological interventions used to treat symptoms of overamping.
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Friday, 9/18/2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET |
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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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, FACP, will describe core principles of trauma-informed care and apply them to the assessment and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders across clinical settings. She will also identify practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce re-traumatization, enhance patient engagement, and support recovery-oriented care for people with SUD. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 9/22/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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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: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Tuesday, 9/22/2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 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: 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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Tuesday, 10/13/2026 2:00 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 AudienceMedical providers (physicians, advanced practice providers), nurses, and other clinical team members that support medical management of opioid use disorder. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 10/19/2026 11:00 am – 2:00 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: 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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Wednesday, 10/21/2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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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: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 10/26/2026 11:00 am – 2:00 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: Stimulants
This training provides an introduction to stimulant use disorder, including evidence-informed treatments and interventions.
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Monday, 11/16/2026 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. |
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