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AAENP Education Webinar Series
Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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MAT/Waiver X Training - Register Today!

Presented by: Arianna Sampson PA-C

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
•    Screen and identify patients with OUD and define evidence-based treatments.
•    Discuss the pharmacology of opioids as it relates to treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) patients.
•    Describe the fundamentals of office-based opioid treatment including the treatment of the co-morbid patient.
•    Explain the process of buprenorphine induction as well as stabilization and maintenance.
•    Discuss all FDA approved antagonist and agonist medications to treat OUD.
•    Discuss basic office protocols including medical record documentation and confidentially.
•    Utilize evidence-based resources to ensure providers have the confidence to prescribe buprenorphine for patients with OUD.
•    Recognize the importance of obtaining a waiver to begin treating patients with OUD.
•    Identify the process for obtaining Waiver X Prescription Authority

Target Audience: Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Physicians

Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, Northwell Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designations:
•    Physicians
Northwell Health designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
•    Nurses
Northwell Health designates this activity for (1) ANCC contact hours.
•    Physician Assistants
Northwell Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for (1) AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
•    Psychologists
Northwell Health designates this activity for (1) APA CE credits for psychologists.
Note: For Pharmacy Credits for learners please contact your designated OCME coordinator for further instruction. Delete N/A flyer sections.  

Disclosure Policy:
Northwell Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME-CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. All relevant conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to the commencement of the activity.