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.
MAT Waiver Training
PCSS provides MAT training for providers in several formats at no cost. Physicians require 8 hours of training to apply for the waiver from the Drug Enforcement Agency to prescribe buprenorphine, one of three medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician assistants (PA) are required to complete 24 hours of training including the 8 hour MAT training. Waiver training is provided at no cost.
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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
Telepsychiatry’s Role in Medication Assisted Treatment
Webinar description: This webinar will explore how telepsychiatry can play a critical role in addressing the shortage of psychiatrists available to provide treatment for patients with opioid use disorders. Participants will learn from one of the experts in the field, Dr. Hector Colon-Rivera, regarding how telepsychiatry is being used to address unmet needs in underserved … Continue reading "Telepsychiatry’s Role in Medication Assisted Treatment"MAT in the OTP Setting: Integrating the Three Approved Medications (Methadone, Buprenorphine, ER Naltrexone) – Revised
Kelly J. Clark, MD, MBA | Chair, OTP Workgroup, American Society of Addiction Medicine
This module will give the clinician an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of integrating into the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) environment treatment with all three FDA approved medications – methadone, buprenorphine (SL and buccal), and ER Naltrexone. The special characteristics of OTPs, and its place in the continuum of care, provide a unique environment for these pharmacotherapies. This module will discuss these, as well as clinical and operational issues involved in developing an integrated approach.Managing Acute & Chronic Pain with Opioid Analgesics in Patients on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Revised
Daniel P. Alford, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM | Associate Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education, Director, Clinical Addiction Research and Education Unit, Boston University School of Medicine & Boston Medical Center
A variety of medications have been deemed effective in contributing to the positive outcome of patients being treated for opiate dependence. This module considers the advantages and disadvantages of these medications in the treatment of patients of varying characteristics.
Other resources you might be interested in:
- Respect and Dignity Key in Treating Substance Use Disorders
- Introduction to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Module 1: Understanding Substance Use Disorders
- Management of Opioid Withdrawal and Overdose (Revised)
- Treating Patients with OUD Can Be Incredibly Rewarding
- Motivational Interviewing: Brushing up on the Basics
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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Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
8 Hour Waiver Training
Featured Events
Webinar
Telepsychiatry’s Role in Medication Assisted Treatment
January 29, 2019