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Online Continuing Education Free Training Modules

Hepatitis/HIV/AIDS

Hep C and HIV and Opioid Use Disorder
Sponsored by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Jeanette M. Tetrault, MD FACP | Assistant Professor of Medicine Yale University School of Medicine
Jennifer Edelman, MD, MHS | Yale University School of Medicine
Module Description
People with opioid use disorders are commonly infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and/or HIV.  It is important that all providers delivering treatment to individuals with opioid use disorders understand appropriate prevention, screening and treatment strategies of HCV and HIV and specific considerations for people receiving opioid agonist therapy.  This includes an understanding of the latest technology used for detection of HCV and HIV, appropriate use of highly effective antiviral therapy, and recognition of potential interactions with methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.  A strong foundation in understanding HCV and HIV prevention and treatment strategies is important for all providers treating individuals with opioid use disorders.
CME credits available.
More information is available at: http://pcssmat.org/event/hep-c-and-hiv-and-opioid-addiction/

 The follow up October 22nd webinar featured a further discussion of these topics and addressed questions and comments from participants from both webinars. Click HERE to complete the archived October 22nd webinar.

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Recovery-Oriented Methadone Maintenance (PCSS-MAT)
Sponsored by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
William L. White, MA  | Chestnut Health Systems
Module Description
This module describes the evolution of the methadone maintenance treatment model and the recent changes in the model to incorporate recovery-oriented practices. The proposed Recovery-Oriented Methadone Maintenance (ROMM) is an approach to treatment of opioid addiction that combines medication and a sustained menu of professional and peer-based recovery support services to assist patients and families in initiating and maintaining long-term recovery.
CME credits available.
The training module is available at: http://pcssmat.org/recovery-oriented-methadone-maintenance-2/
Slips and Slip Ups: Managing Buprenorphine in Patients with Co-Occurring Pain and Addiction
Sponsored by American Psychiatric Association
Module Description
Many addicted patients have co-occurring pain, and they often have a difficult time finding pain management providers that will treat them. It is crucial that psychiatrists and other physicians develop an understanding of co-occurring pain, so that these patients can be treated in other types of clinics or in conjunction with standard pain management clinics.
CE credit is available.
For more information go to: http://education.psychiatry.org/Users/ProductDetails.aspx?ActivityID=1334

All links accessed January 6, 2019.