A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Recovery Month Series
This training will focus on identifying types of self-help and community-based recovery support groups. We will explore the known efficacy behind many of the models while also recognizing the unique principles they follow as they build recovery support. Additionally, individuals who facilitate and/or have accessed recovery support groups themselves will speak about their experience, with the goal of helping attendees understand these resources and improve care teams’ knowledge of recovery support groups to better link individuals in recovery to appropriate sober social support networks.
Thursday, 9/19/2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceClinical staff, non-clinicians, and members of the community. |
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, 9/19/2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: Stimulants
This training is intended to provide foundational knowledge of stimulant use disorders as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions.
Monday, 9/23/2024 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Leena Mittal, MD, FACLP, will present the didactic entitled "Trauma Informed Care: Essentials for Treating Parents with SUD." The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
Tuesday, 9/24/2024 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Physicians (MD/DO), Physician Assistants (PA), Nurses (LPN/RN), Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), Recovery Coaches. |
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.
Tuesday, 9/24/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Vassiliki Pravodelov, MD, will present the didactic entitled "Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use." The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
Wednesday, 9/25/2024 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Physicians (MD/DO), Physician Assistants (PA), Nurses (LPN/RN), Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), Recovery Coaches. |
Topic: Alcohol
This training is designed to provide an introductory overview of alcohol use disorders. We will explore the latest epidemiological data, with a focus on the prevalence and trends of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in the United States. Diagnostic criteria and screening tools to assess for alcohol use disorders will be discussed. Additionally, we will examine evidence-based interventions to treat alcohol use disorders and support individuals in their recovery.
Thursday, 9/26/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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, 9/26/2024 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: Recovery Month Series
Through a moderated panel discussion, this training will explore the perspectives of individuals in recovery who are parenting/caregiving. We will identify barriers and stigma encountered by parents/caregivers in recovery and how to mitigate these challenges to better support this population and their loved ones. Unique attention will be paid to identifying resources available to children.
Thursday, 9/26/2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceClinical staff, non-clinicians, and members of the community. |
Topic: Addiction 101
This training will provide foundational knowledge on addiction as a chronic medical condition and an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
Tuesday, 10/1/2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET |
This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceAll clinical and non-clinical staff are welcome to attend. |