Physician/Student Opioid Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver Training

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of the opioid crisis in the United States, including the history of opioid use, the current state of the crisis, and potential solutions for addressing the issue.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the history and current state of the opioid crisis in the United States
  • Gain knowledge on the different types of opioids and their effects on the body
  • Learn about evidence-based treatments for opioid addiction

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the history and current state of the opioid crisis
  • Recognize the different types of opioids and their effects on the body
  • Identify evidence-based treatments for opioid addiction

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience necessary
  • Access to a computer and stable internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

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Description

This online course opportunity is made possible through a joint partnership with University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVASOM) and Nursing (SON) and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), Data 2000 sponsor for this MAT waiver training. This content was created by the AAAP and has been used with permission. This course is designed to highlight important issues affecting prescribing clinicians regarding the new requirements and guidelines in opioid prescribing and management for acute and chronic pain management. The course consists of 8 individual sessions of the required 8 hours of content for physicians who wish to apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorders. Sessions include a non-graded pre assessment and 8 recorded audio sessions with graded post-module questions the total of which must be completed with 80% accuracy. Some modules contain a case study component. A certification of completion will be issued for successful completion of the entire training. Students who successfully complete the course during their educational program can apply for their waiver when they obtain their full DEA license.

Knowledge

  • Review addiction identification and evidence-based treatments
  • Discuss the pharmacology of opioids as it relates to treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) patients
  • Describe the fundamentals of office-based opioid treatment including the treatment of the comorbid patient
  • Please see the course reading for the remaining objectives

Outline

  • Physician/Student Opiod Use Disorder MAT Waiver Training
  • Module 1: Video -Overview
  • Module 2: Video - Neurobiology
  • Module 3: Video - Patient Evaluation
  • Module 3: Case 1 Discussion - Lawyer Beginning to Use Daily
  • Module 4: Video - Pharmacology
  • Module 5: Video - Specialty Topics
  • Module 5: Case 2 Discussion - 44 y/o Male with Chronic Pain
  • Module 6: Video - Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Urine Drug Testing
  • Module 7: Video - Evidence-Based Counseling
  • Module 7: Case 3 Discussion - 19 y/o University Student
  • Module 8: Video - Clinical Management
  • Physician/Student Opioid Use Disorder MAT Waiver Training
  • Post Course Reading - How to Claim Your CME Credit
  • Module 1: Pre-test (ungraded)
  • Module 1: Post-test - Overview
  • Module 2: Post-test - Neurobiology
  • Module 3: Post-test - Patient Evaluation
  • Module 4: Post-test - Pharmacology
  • Module 5: Post-test - Specialty Topics
  • Module 6: Post-test - Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Urine Drug Testing
  • Module 7: Post-test - Evidence-Based Counseling
  • Module 8: Post-test - Clinical Management

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about opioids and their impact on society with this informative course on Coursera. Many users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of the topic and engaging teaching style.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

comprehensive coverage of the topic

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging teaching style
  • In-depth exploration of opioid use and its effects
  • Interactive and thought-provoking assignments
  • Expert instructors with real-world experience

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too technical
  • Limited focus on alternative pain management strategies
  • Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Jann T. Balmer, Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne
University of Virginia
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