Target Audience(s): Physicians, Nurse Practitioners or other Advanced Practice Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Interprofessional Teams, Students, and Educators
Description: Opioid use disorder (OUD) has highly effective FDA-approved medications for its treatment. This course reviews and compares pharmacological treatment options for individuals with OUD, including methadone, buprenorphine (sublingual and injectable formulations), and naltrexone (oral and long-acting intramuscular formulations). Current evidence for each medication is reviewed in detail, and studies comparing each are discussed. The purpose and goal of medications for OUD are reviewed, and different treatment models are presented. The course includes case vignettes in which medication options for OUD are considered.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify the rationale for using medications to treat opioid use disorder
- Describe effective medications for treating opioid use disorder
- Explain the unique properties of methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone
- Develop MOUD recommendations for patients, considering each individual’s unique history and presentation
Foundational SUD 101 Core Curriculum Course
This course is one of eight foundational courses in the SUD 101 Core Curriculum. These courses are interactive and feature immersive, case-based learning that simulates real-world clinical scenarios. For more information about the SUD 101 Core Curriculum offerings, please visit the SUD 101 homepage.
Course components:
- Interactive learning: interactive presentation with knowledge checks and reflection questions.
- Resources: Downloadable slide deck, resource links, references, and mentorship opportunities.
- Facilitation Guides: Tools to support discussion and implementation within clinical teams.
- Accredited CE credits: A certificate following completion of the course.
- Choice of available CE Credit types: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit.
Completion:
- CE certificates: After completing a course, learners will receive a CE certificate that awards them credit based on their profession.
- Digital badge: Learners who complete all 8 foundational courses can receive an 8-Hour SUD Training Digital Badge. The badge confirms completion of at least 8 hours of training on substance use disorders and fulfills the 8-hour DEA training requirement. It can be shared on social media, added to email signatures, or included in online portfolios and resumes.
Note: Learners seeking a certificate verifying 8 hours of training must complete the full 8-course bundle via the PCSS-MOUD website under the 8-Hour DEA Training.
