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Topic: Harm Reduction
This training will review the burden of disease and impact of alcohol in the US. It will discuss quit strategies and clinical approaches to reduction in alcohol use. It will also address strategies to reduce harm associated with binge consumption of alcohol. The impact of alcohol on other SUD treatment will be discussed and the use of medications for alcohol use disorder will be reviewed.
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Thursday, 2/10/2022 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.
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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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Thursday, 2/10/2022 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: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training is part 4 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.
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Thursday, 2/10/2022 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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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
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Monday, 2/14/2022 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: Stimulants
This one-hour training will provide an introduction to stimulant use disorder.
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Tuesday, 2/15/2022 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: Other
This event will describe the current Section 35 civil commitment process and the proposed legislation to reform the current process, hearing directly from legislators, attorney, and physicians about the negative implications of the current process.
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Tuesday, 2/15/2022 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, counselors, social workers, advocates, policy makers, and attorneys. Non-clinical staff and those working outside of the healthcare setting are welcome an encouraged to attend. |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This one-hour training prepares nurses and other medical professionals to use long-acting injectable buprenorphine (Sublocade) in addiction treatment.
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Tuesday, 2/15/2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 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. All others working with patients on injectable buprenorphine are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
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, 2/17/2022 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: Harm Reduction
This training will address harm reduction in terms of cannabis use.
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Thursday, 2/17/2022 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. |
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.
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Thursday, 2/17/2022 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Physician Assistants |
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