A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
Thursday, 6/13/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
Thursday, 6/13/2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: Addiction 101
This training will provide the foundational knowledge on addiction as a chronic medical condition and an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
Monday, 6/17/2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceMedical providers, nurses, social workers, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental health Counselors (LMHC), and members of the community. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
Monday, 6/17/2024 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with experience treating patients with addiction who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: Family & Social Supports
This training will highlight the importance of family and social support for people with SUD. The importance of evidence-based resources for families will be explained, and concrete and simple changes to current models of addiction treatment to engage the family will be introduced.
Tuesday, 6/18/2024 8:00 am – 9:00 am ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceAll medical and non-medical staff seeking to learn about the role of the family in addiction treatment are encouraged to attend. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
Thursday, 6/20/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
This training covers sexually transmitted infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and respiratory infections and is designed to meet educational requirements for Massachusetts healthcare teams working in BSAS-licensed facilities.
Thursday, 6/20/2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceMassachusetts healthcare teams working in BSAS-licensed or approved facilities. |
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction and stimulant-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
Thursday, 6/20/2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: Special Populations
This one-hour course will review current epidemiological trends related to alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorder among gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) people. Contributing factors to higher rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among GSD populations will be reviewed through a minority stress framework for participants. The course will also review strategies for improving cultural responsiveness in traditional alcohol treatment programs for GSD populations. Following a 45-minute didactic there will be a 15-minute Q+A period to address current issues and concerns related to implementation of evidence-based practice strategies for improving care and treatment of GSD populations with AUD.
Friday, 6/21/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
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 & GSD populations. |
Topic: Wound Care
This training is designed to equip addiction medical treatment teams with the basics of wound assessment and treatment. Topics covered include assessment of wound tissue type, drainage, cleansing, dressing supplies, special considerations for loop drains, and xylazine-related wounds.
Monday, 6/24/2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceMedical professionals who provide direct wound care. All others are welcome welcome to attend. |