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
Motivational Interviewing: Brushing up on the Basics
Webinar description: This webinar will review the basic concepts and skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and will employ MI skills and tools, to illustrate the practical applicability of these tools in clinical practice for their addiction and other patient populations. An MI approach positions clinicians and patients as mutually collaborative experts, and participants adhering to … Continue reading "Motivational Interviewing: Brushing up on the Basics"Module 1: Understanding Substance Use Disorders
Brian Fuehrlein, MD, PhD | Director, Psychiatric Emergency Room, VA, Connecticut and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University
Provides a basic introduction of the concepts of the disease model of addiction and the role of the reward system. Using neuroscience concepts as a foundation, clinical manifestations of the disease of addiction are then discussed in the form of case-based presentations.Module 2: Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders
Brian Fuehrlein, MD, PhD | Director, Psychiatric Emergency Room, VA, Connecticut and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University
Outlines the basic concepts of alcohol and drug use disorders. Standard drink sizes, screening for alcohol use disorders and an introduction to alcohol withdrawal management are discussed. A basic overview of the major drug use disorders are then discussed in a clinically-relevant manner.
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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MAT 8 Hour Waiver Training
Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
Featured Events
Webinar
Motivational Interviewing: Brushing up on the Basics
September 25, 2018