Overview / Abstract: |
Addiction is a complex disease that requires skilled hands and informed minds to render ideal outcomes for patients. With the limited success rate of treating opioid use disorder (OUD) with mere detoxification and the lagging use of FDA-approved medication medications for OUD (MOUD), particularly extended release formulations, clinicians must ensure that patients are able to transition safely and effectively from dependence to treatment. In the second episode of this three-part CMEOcast podcast series, OUD experts discuss best practices for managing detoxification in patients transitioning to MAT from opioid dependence and how clinicians can implement them in their practice. At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to: The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit: |
Expiration |
Dec 31, 2020 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME, Psychology CE |
Format |
Podcast |
Credits / Hours |
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ACPE, ABIM/MOC, AAPA, AANP |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Lantie E. Jorandby, MD |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Education / Teaching, Pharmacology, Primary Care, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Public Health / Community Health, Substance Abuse / Dependence |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by an educational grant from Alkermes, Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
CME Outfitters Opioid use disorder, detoxification, MOUD, opioid dependence Free CE CME |