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Topic: Buprenorphine
This two-part training is intended to provide eight hours of required training for providers seeking their buprenorphine waivers.
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Saturday, 12/11/2021 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians (MD, DO), Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Physician Assistants |
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, recovery and coaching
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Monday, 12/13/2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches, navigators, and peer support specialists that provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. |
Topic: Other
The training will provide basic education regarding polysubstance use for staff in the Respite Program at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
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Monday, 12/13/2021 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET |
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In-person event |
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Intended AudienceStaff in the Respite Program at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. |
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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Monday, 12/13/2021 4:00 pm – 8:00 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: Stimulants
This one-hour training will provide an introduction to stimulant use disorder.
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Tuesday, 12/14/2021 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, counselors, and other non-clinical staff are welcome to attend. |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This training will prepare prescribers to handle practical considerations when treating patients with opioid use disorders in office settings.
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Wednesday, 12/15/2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePrescribers who have recently obtained their X-waiver (or who are contemplating getting their waiver) and are looking to increase provision of care for patients with substance use disorder in an outpatient setting. |
Topic: Other
The training will provide basic education regarding polysubstance use for staff in the Respite Program at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
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Thursday, 12/16/2021 9:30 am – 10:30 am ET |
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In-person event |
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Intended AudienceStaff in the Respite Program at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. |
Topic: Harm Reduction
This training will discuss strategies to identify patients experiencing a stimulant overdose and will focus on particular strategies for the care of a patient experiencing an acute psychosis secondary to psychostimulant ingestion. The warning signs of psychostimulant overdose and strategies to mitigate the harm associated with the patient’s psychotic state will be discussed. De-escalation of patients experiencing psychosis secondary to psychostimulant intoxication in the clinic and community setting will be reviewed.
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Thursday, 12/16/2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceThe entire multidisciplinary team providing treatment for substance use disorders in an office-based setting as well as anyone in a clinical or non-clinical position that is interested in learning about harm reduction. Guest Speaker Joseph Shay, Public Health Specialist |
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, recovery and coaching
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Thursday, 12/16/2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches, navigators, and peer support specialists that provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. |
Topic: Addiction 101
This training will provide the foundational knowledge regarding the disease of addiction and an introduction into treatment options utilizing medications for opioid use disorder.
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Friday, 12/17/2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses, social workers, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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