PCSS has the resources and training you need to meet the needs of your patients.
PCSS is a national training and clinical mentoring project developed in response to the opioid use disorder crisis. Our education and training resources were developed for primary care providers. The overarching goal of PCSS is to provide the most effective evidenced-based clinical practices in the prevention of OUD through proper opioid prescribing practices, identifying patients with OUD, and the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Available Training Formats
Clinical Vignettes
Online modules aim to increase health professionals’ understanding of prevention, treatment and recovery of opioid use disorders. Most include CME/CE credit and all are offered at no cost.
Modules
Designed to enhance providers’ knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment practices. Most include CME/CE credit and all are offered at no cost.
Podcasts
The PCSS Podcasts provides insight into challenges around opioid use disorders and pain management.
Videos
Videos address an array of topics including: stigma, engaging patients and treatment options.
Webinars
Webinars address a wide range of topics related to clinical practices. Most include CME/CE credit and all are offered at no cost.
Trainings By Topic
Most Recent Trainings
Struggles with Urine Drug Screens
Webinar slides coming soon. Webinar description: Join the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) and Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) for an educational program entitled Struggles with Urine Drug Screens. Learn about urine drug screens, how to interpret them, and cross reactivity of different substances. Drug screenings play a vital role in patient care … Continue reading "Struggles with Urine Drug Screens"The Evolution of Pain Assessment Tools
Webinar description: Any nurse who attends to a patient in pain will find this content helpful as they think about what constitutes a complete pain assessment, the role that pain assessment tools play, and the purpose of assessment in the optimal management of pain. This webinar will provide a historical and contextual background for the … Continue reading "The Evolution of Pain Assessment Tools"Treatment of Pain in Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Webinar description: This webinar will cover material on chronic and acute pain in patients with Substance Use Disorders. The differences between chronic and acute pain will be described. Treatment for patients with Substance Use Disorders and pain will be discussed. Educational objectives: Describe the difference between chronic pain and acute pain Discuss pain in patients … Continue reading "Treatment of Pain in Patients with Substance Use Disorder"
Other resources you might be interested in:
- A Primer on the Opioid Morbidity and Mortality Crisis: What Every Prescriber Should Know
- Developing a Behavioral Treatment Protocol in Conjunction with MAT (Revised)
- Management of Opioid Withdrawal and Overdose (Revised)
- Respect and Dignity Key in Treating Substance Use Disorders
- Treating Patients with OUD Can Be Incredibly Rewarding
Evidence-based educational resources and training on opioid use disorder for clinicians presented in a variety of formats provided at no cost.
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Opioids: Current Status of the Crisis, Response, and Future Directions
Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
Featured Events
Webinar
Opioids: Current Status of the Crisis, Response, and Future Directions
July 19, 2018