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Topic: Buprenorphine
This 4-hour training is the first part of the half-and-half MAT 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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Friday, 9/25/2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians (MD, DO), Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants |
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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Saturday, 9/26/2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, with experience treating patients with addiction, who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: Social Work Chat Live
A drop-in session, open to social workers and mental health professionals around the country. Includes a short presentation of a pertinent topic related to substance use disorders, time to obtain input and support on challenging cases, and time to network with other mental health professionals.
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Monday, 9/28/2020 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceSocial Workers and Mental Health professionals |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching in the COVID-19 environment and other topics related to substance use disorder and recovery
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Monday, 9/28/2020 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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In-person event |
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Intended AudienceAll recovery coaches and peer advocates providing direct support to clients/patients in the field of addiction. |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This one-hour training prepares nurses and other medical professionals to use monthly injectable buprenorphine (Sublocade) in addiction treatment.
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Tuesday, 9/29/2020 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceAttendance is required for all OBAT nurses and MAs who work in a DPH/BSAS funded STATE OBOT program in Massachusetts. All others working with patients on injectable buprenorphine are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Topic: OTP-OBAT Speaker Series
This 1.5 hour learning collaborative will cover the topic of substance use disorders in pregnant patients.
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Wednesday, 9/30/2020 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceOTP and OBAT staff providing treatment for substance use disorders in Massachusetts |
Topic: Nurse Care Manager Model
This training will provide a brief overview of the history, legislation, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of buprenorphine and naloxone.
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Thursday, 10/1/2020 8:30 am – 9:30 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses and the entire multidisciplinary team providing treatment for substance use disorders from Lynn Community Health Center |
Topic: Nurse Care Manager Model
This 4-hour course prepares nurses and other medical staff to manage office-based addiction treatment with buprenorphine and naltrexone.
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Thursday, 10/1/2020 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses and other clinical staff providing treatment for substance use disorders in an office-based setting in Massachusetts. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching in the COVID-19 environment and other topics related to substance use disorder and recovery
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Thursday, 10/1/2020 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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In-person event |
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Intended AudienceAll recovery coaches and peer advocates providing direct support to clients/patients in the field of addiction. |
Topic: Journal Club
A drop-in session, open to nurses around the country. Includes time to obtain input and support on challenging cases, and time to network with other addictions nurses.
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Thursday, 10/1/2020 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses working in the field of Addiction |
Grayken Center for Addiction TTA is a program of Boston Medical Center (BMC), a 514-bed academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End and the largest safety-net hospital in New England.
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