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Best Clinical Practices for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period*

Format: Module
Opioid use disorder (OUD) among women who become pregnant is increasing in prevalence in clinical settings. This course reviews the historical and current context of opioid use of women during pregnancy. The learner will follow the case study of Ashley during her pregnancy and the birth of her baby, and will engage in reflection and knowledge check questions.
Target Audience(s):
Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Physicians, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
Pediatrics / Neonate, Antagonist, Breast Feeding, Buprenorphine, Buprenorphine, Full Agonists, Medications, Methadone, Methadone, MOUD During Pregnancy ...
Presenter(s):
Hendrée E Jones, PhD, LP
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
Organizer(s):
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Opioids for Pain: Understanding and Mitigating Risks*

Format: Module
Opioids are commonly prescribed for chronic pain, but are also associated with a risk for serious harms, including overdose and opioid use disorder. This course reviews risk factors for opioid misuse, opioid use disorder, and overdose in patients with chronic pain, explains methods for screening and assessing for problematic opioid use, reviews methods for mitigating risks associated with prescribed opioids, and details non-opioid treatment approaches for pain. The course is based on principles in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s guideline on opioids for chronic pain and reviews recent evidence on benefits and harms of opioids.
Target Audience(s):
Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Physicians, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
SUD Core Curriculum, Acute Pain, Assessment, Buprenorphine, Chronic Pain, Co-Occurring SUD / Medical Disorders, Curriculum, Education (Addiction Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine), General Medical Comorbidities, Health Care Settings ...
Presenter(s):
Roger Chou, MD
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
Organizer(s):
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Course 4: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder*

Format: Module
Interactive, SCORM-based Activity
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has highly effective FDA-approved medications for its treatment. This course reviews and compares pharmacological treatment options for individuals with OUD, including methadone, buprenorphine (sublingual and injectable formulations), and naltrexone (oral and long-acting intramuscular formulations). Current evidence for each medication is reviewed in detail, and studies comparing each are discussed. The purpose and goal of medications for OUD are reviewed, and different treatment models are presented. The course includes case vignettes in which medication options for OUD are considered.
Target Audience(s):
Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Physicians, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
Treatment, Antagonist, Buprenorphine, Chronic Disease Model, Full Agonists, Medications, Methadone, Naltrexone, Opioids, Opioids ...
Presenter(s):
Melissa B. Weimer, DO, MCR, DFASAM
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
Organizer(s):
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Course 7: Management of Other Substance Use Co-Occurring with Opioid Use Disorder*

Format: Module
Interactive, SCORM-based Activity
Other substance use disorders can often co-occur with opioid use disorder (OUD). These can include benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, cocaine and stimulants, and cannabis. Alcohol and nicotine are also considered commonly used substances alongside opioids. In this educational activity, these other substances will be reviewed leading to a discussion of principles of diagnosis and evaluation of treatment for each substance by themselves, and in the context of OUD.
Target Audience(s):
Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Physicians, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
SUD Core Curriculum, Acamprosate, ADHD, Alcohol, Anxiety Disorders, Buprenorphine, Cannabis, Co-Occurring Addiction / Psychiatric, Co-Occurring SUD / Medical Disorders, Disulfiram ...
Presenter(s):
Edward V. Nunes, MD
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
Organizer(s):
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

PCSS MOUD Online Case-based Learning Collaboratives Session 1: Strategies to Effectively Manage Opioid Withdrawal

Format: Webinar
Join our 4-session online case-based learning collaborative series focused on treating opioid use disorder. Delve into strategies to effectively assess and manage opioid withdrawal and explore real-world cases provided by addiction experts, applying knowledge to practical situations. Each session is presented live online and spans 1.5 hours. Designed for healthcare team members new to treating patients with opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal, the series aims to offer additional insights, knowledge, and confidence. 
Target Audience(s):
Counselors, Dentists, Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
Basic Science, Agonist / Partial Agonist Withdrawal, Buprenorphine, Buprenorphine, Epidemiology, Full Agonists, Medications, Methadone, Methadone, Opioids ...
Presenter(s):
Andrew King, MD; and Kathryn Basques, MSW, APRN
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Nursing Pharmacology Hours, NBCC Contact Hours (Counselors), NAADAC Contact Hours (SUD Counselor Credits), ASWB ACE Social Worker General Continuing Education Credits, Joint Accreditation Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credits, CAADE Credits, CADTP Credits, CCAPP Credits, ABIM MOC Points, ABS MOC Points, ABA MOCA, ABP MOC Points, ABPM Continuing Certification
Organizer(s):
American Society of Addiction Medicine

Addiction and Veterans

Format: Webinar
This webinar will explore the intersection of substance use and veteran status, examining the impact of post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and systemic barriers to care. Participants will learn about evidence-based interventions, and resources available to veterans.
Target Audience(s):
Interprofessional Teams, Social Workers, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
Co-Occurring Addiction / Psychiatric, Buprenorphine, Environmental Interventions and Policy, Health Care Settings, Medications, Methadone, Naltrexone, Opioid Treatment Programs, Opioids, Overdose ...
Presenter(s):
Dr. Pilar Horner, MSW, PhD; Tina Thompson, MSW, LMSW; and Scott Saghy, MSW; U.S. Army veteran, social worker
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Organizer(s):
Council on Social Work Education
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