OUD Mini Course: Treatment in the Emergency Department
OUD Mini Course: Treatment in the Emergency Department is organized by American Medical Association (AMA).
Course Release Date: May 2, 2023
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
1. Explain the opioid crisis in the United States and the effects it has on the Emergency Department
2. Explain what occurs in the brain of a person with substance use disorder in terms of the brain's neurobiology
3. Identify evidence-based medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone
4. Implement recommendations within the Emergency Department for screening, managing, and referring a patient for follow-up treatment programs
5. Examine the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) and how qualified physicians can access MAT Waiver Training
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.