Practical Solutions to Medication Assisted Treatment

 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDAapproved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone are considered evidence-based treatment approaches. According to a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine, more than half of the physicians who obtain a DATA waiver to prescribe MAT do not actually prescribe due a variety of barriers. Implementing any new treatment or skill into practice can be daunting. This educational activity will provide practical tips and strategies that will help prescribers overcome common barriers allowing them to add this treatment modality to their clinical armamentarium. The goal of this activity is that you leave with increased confidence in your skills and ability to empower your staff. 

Who Should Attend Primary Care Physicians, Specialists, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Residents & Fellows. 

Educational Objectives Upon completion of this activity: 

• Attendees will have access to subject matter experts for appropriate consultation regarding medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder 

• Attendees with an approved DATA waiver will have increased competence in prescribing medication assisted treatment to appropriately selected patients with opioid use disorder 

• Attendees without an approved DATA waiver will realize the benefits of pursuing the required course work to obtain a DATA waiver.

Registration Fee: $15.00 Includes CME credit, dinner, & parking. Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Rhode Island Department of Health Academic Center. The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Other Allied Health Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. This credit is accepted by the AANP, AAPA, and RI Pharmacy re-licensure Board. 

RI Specific: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours CME Credit in Opioid Pain Management/Chronic Pain Management, one of the required areas of section 6.0; 6.2.1 RI CME re-licensure requirements. This training meets the requirements set forth in RI Regulation 3.14 Prescriber Training Requirement for Best Practices Regarding Opioid Prescribing. This specific training requirement is required only once & must be completed before renewal of controlled substance registration or two (2) years (whichever is longer).