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Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training is part 1 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
Thursday, 3/11/2021 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceNurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Physician Assistants |
Topic: Harm Reduction
This training will focus on harm reduction techniques for nicotine and tobacco use. Participants will be able to identify evidence-based strategies that may reduce nicotine/tobacco consumption. How to individualize treatment by learning how to modify FDA-approved medications will be discussed. How to identify barriers to smoking cessation among individuals with substance use disorder, from both clinician and patient standpoints will be discussed.
Thursday, 3/11/2021 3:00 pm – 4:30 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. Guest Speaker Hasmeena Kathuria, MD Vice-Chair of the American Thoracic Society Tobacco Action Committee |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO series, Glory Ruiz, MD, will present a didactic entitled "Harm Reduction in the time of COVID-19: Demystifying the COVID Vaccine." The didactic will be followed by a related de-identified case presentation from an ECHO participant along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
Monday, 3/15/2021 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm 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 Abuse Counselor (CADC), Community Health Workers (CHW), recovery coaches, counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) |
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, 3/15/2021 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: OTP-OBAT Speaker Series
This 1.5 hour session, titled “Traumatic Brain Injury and Opioid Use Disorder - Considerations for Addiction Treatment” will be a presentation on Traumatic Brain Injury and how to treat and manage patients with TBI in an OTP setting.
Tuesday, 3/16/2021 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceOTP and OBAT staff providing treatment for substance use disorders in Massachusetts |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This two-part training is intended to provide eight hours of required training for providers seeking their buprenorphine waivers.
Wednesday, 3/17/2021 12:00 pm – 4:00 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: Chat Live
A drop-in session that includes a short presentation on a pertinent topic related to substance use disorder, recovery and/or coaching, followed by time for questions and group discussion.
Wednesday, 3/17/2021 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists that provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. |
Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training is part 7 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 Certificate
Wednesday, 3/17/2021 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceNurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Physician Assistants |
Topic: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training is part 8 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
Wednesday, 3/17/2021 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: APP 16 Hour X-Waiver Training
This training is part 2 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
Thursday, 3/18/2021 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
Virtual event |
Intended AudienceNurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwifes (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Physician Assistants |