Medication Assistant Treatment: Evidence-Based Practice in Treating Opioid Use Disorder
Medication Assistant Treatment: Evidence-Based Practice in Treating Opioid Use Disorder is organized by University of Florida (UF) Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Release Date: 13-04-2022
Expiration Date: 12-04-2023
Learning Objectives:
As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to:
• Explain the need for the use of medications in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
• State the main medications used for the treatment of opioid addiction and better understand how they are used.
• Describe the use of medications for the treatment of opioid addiction among special populations including pregnant women, adolescents, pain patients, and patients with co-occurring psychiatric illness.
• Identify the common misconceptions about using Suboxone to treat addiction (the myths of MAT).
Requirements for successful completion: Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.