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
Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy
Webinar description: Substance use in pregnancy is common and may have adverse impacts on pregnancy outcome. This webinar will summarize the prevalence of prenatal substance use, potential adverse impacts on outcome and identify two new efforts to improve identification and modification of prenatal substance use. Educational objectives: Identify which types of substances are most problematic. … Continue reading "Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy"Motivational Interviewing
Mental health counselor and educational specialist Mr. Raymond Isackila, Ed.S., LPCC, LICDC speaks on the powerful communication technique of motivational interviewing. Mr. Isackila is an educational specialist and Manager of Addiction Recovery Services in the Department of Psychiatry at University Hospitals of Cleveland At University Hospitals. He is regarded as one of the leading authorities on substance use and counseling of chemically dependent patients. He has worked with numerous organizations including the National Football League.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"
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
Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy
Half and Half MAT Waiver Training In-Person
Featured Events
Webinar
Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy
October 23, 2018