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Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training is part 5 of 8 for the training series that will provide APPs the additional 16 hours to meet the requirements to obtain a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) X-Waiver Certificate that will allow them to prescribe to more than 30 patients.
Wednesday, 4/20/2022 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceNurse 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
Thursday, 4/21/2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRecovery coaches, navigators, and peer support specialists that provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. |
Topic: Medications for Addiction Treatment (general)
This training will provide an overview of medications for addiction treatment including review of treatment philosophy for managing substance use disorder in the outpatient setting, review of the opioid epidemic and outpatient treatment settings for medications for opioid use disorder.
Thursday, 4/21/2022 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceThe staff and affiliates of the Medford Office of Prevention and Outreach. |
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.
Thursday, 4/21/2022 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceNurses, social workers, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This two-part training is intended to provide eight hours of required training for providers seeking their buprenorphine waivers.
Saturday, 4/23/2022 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
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
Monday, 4/25/2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRecovery coaches, navigators, and peer support specialists that provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. |
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.
Monday, 4/25/2022 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, with experience treating patients with addiction, who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO series, Laura Sternberger, LICSW and LaTisha Goullaud, CARC, will present the didactic entitled, "Bridging Communication with the Department of Children and Families (DCF)." The didactic will be followed by a related de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO participant along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees
Tuesday, 4/26/2022 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceNurse practitioners (NP), medical doctors (MD), nurses (LPN/RN), social workers (LCSW/LICSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This training will prepare prescribers to handle practical considerations when treating patients with opioid use disorders in office settings.
Tuesday, 4/26/2022 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
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: Stimulants
The training is designed to be a guide for addiction providers interested in providing and caring for people who use stimulants including cocaine and methamphetamines.
Wednesday, 4/27/2022 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudiencePhysicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, recovery coaches, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. |