All courses satisfy the DEA SUD training requirements.
For state specific training requirements, please contact your state medical board found here: Federation of State Medical Boards: Contact a State Medical Board.
The 8-Hour SUD 101 Training bundle consists of eight courses from the SUD 101 Core Curriculum, designed for physicians, nurse practitioners or advanced practice nurses, PAs, pharmacists, and the healthcare team. The courses aim to provide a strong foundation in current research, evidence-based practices, and available resources to enhance healthcare professionals’ competence and confidence in caring for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) across the continuum of care, with a particular focus on opioid use disorders (OUDs).
This 8-Hour SUD 101 Training bundle fulfills the DEA 8-hour training requirement, and each course offers its own CE certificate. CE credit must be claimed after completing each course by following the instructions at the end of the activity. After completing all 8 courses, participants will be able to download a final certificate confirming they have met the 8-hour DEA training requirement.
Leadership: The development of this curriculum was led by a dedicated team of addiction medicine experts. We would like to acknowledge our Course Directors: Michelle Lofwall, MD; Larissa Mooney, MD; and Kenneth Morford, MD.
Target Audience:
All courses are available at no cost.
Course components:
The eight courses in the 8-Hour SUD 101 Training include:
Upon completion of the 8 courses in this bundle, participants may also download 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. A digital badge is not a certification, license, or formal credential. Instead, it is a shareable acknowledgment of training completion that allows you to document your participation and highlight your commitment to continuing education.
Note: For technical assistance regarding registering or accessing this course etc., email [email protected], call 855-863-2762 or contact customer support here: https://e-learning.apna.org/help.
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
At the end of the 8 hour course, you will receive a course completion certificate for 8.0 nursing continuing professional development contact hours (8.0 contact hours in pharmacology) provided by APNA.
The 8-Hour Training: Pain, Opioids & Effective Patient Care features modules from the PCSS-MOUD Pain Core Curriculum, developed for clinicians and healthcare professionals treating pain and addressing concerns related to opioid use disorder (OUD). This comprehensive, evidence-based training provides foundational knowledge on pain and its common treatments, while also addressing key topics such as:
Earn Your 8-Hour Certificate – Complete Any 8 of the 14 Modules
To earn an 8-hour Certificate of Completion, participants must select and complete any 8 of the 14 modules, allowing for a flexible and personalized learning experience based on your interests.
Physicians sign up for and attend a live in person or live webinar led by a clinical expert in various locations throughout the year. View calendar of events to search for upcoming trainings.
If you have completed your training with PCSS-MOUD, you can request your certificate here.
If you need to access a course in progress, go directly to our education site.
Buprenorphine works similarly to methadone, but only partially activates opioid receptors, often reducing drug use and protecting patients from overdose. Because buprenorphine is considered safer than methadone, less monitoring is needed, and it can be prescribed by primary care providers who complete a special training course.
Naltrexone works differently from methadone or buprenorphine. It completely blocks opioid receptors, and is used after detoxification to prevent relapse. It has no abuse potential, no overdose risk, and there is no withdrawal when the medication is stopped. Naltrexone can be administered in a primary care physician’s office with single doses effective for up to 30 days.
Methadone works by activating opioid receptors in the brain, and blocking the effects of heroin and painkillers. Patients taking methadone often have less craving for heroin/opioids and less withdrawal symptoms. As a result, they tend to use less heroin, have fewer medical complications, and often have improved social and work functioning. Methadone is one of the most effective medications we have, however it is a potent medication and can cause sedation, even death. Therefore, dispensing methadone is highly regulated and it can only be used in Opioid Treatment Programs.