A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
October 26, 2023
8:00 am–8:30 am ET
Primary care providers can effectively manage patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD). There are high rates of engagement in primary care compared to specialty services, and people generally trust and confide in their primary care provider. This training will provide an overview for managing persons with AUD in the primary care setting, including review of common medical complications associated with chronic alcohol use and laboratory evaluation in persons with AUD.
Via Zoom
Managing persons with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the primary care setting can be effective and successful. There are high rates of engagement in primary care compared to specialty services, and people generally trust and confide in their primary care provider. The training will discuss the rationale for primary care intervention for persons with AUD. Common medical complications associated with chronic alcohol use and laboratory evaluation in persons with AUD will also be reviewed.
Currently, there are a variety of gaps in outpatient provider knowledge, skills, and comfort level to appropriately manage individuals with alcohol use disorder. This training will provide strategies for the interdisciplinary team to effectively manage persons in the primary care setting, allowing for increased access to care for a vulnerable population.
Prescribers, nurses, social workers, and other clinical and non-clinical staff.
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI083343 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
REQUIREMENTS for credit
Please note this policy is strictly enforced for accreditation purposes. Participants will forfeit collection of credit and certificates of completion if more than 10 minutes of the training is missed.
CME
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
Boston Medical Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participants who complete and return the evaluation and stay for the entire session will be awarded 0.50 contact hours.
LMHC
BMC Grayken Center of Addiction TTA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7188. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BMC Grayken Center of Addiction TTA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. For this program, 0.50 contact hours will be offered to participants who attend the training and complete the evaluation.
LADC/CADC & Recovery Coach
Grayken Center for Addiction TTA is approved to offer LADC/CADCs and recovery coaches who complete this course 0.50 general continuing education credits.
Disclaimer
Continuing education (CE) requirements vary by license and jurisdiction. When requesting continuing education credits, please ensure you are following the rules and regulations determined by the board regulating your license. Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA does not oversee adherence to licensing requirements and regulations.