Advanced Practice Provider/Physician Assistant Opioid Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver Training (24hr)

This online course opportunity is made possible through a joint partnership with University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVASOM) and Nursing (SON) and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), Data 2000 sponsor for this MAT waiver training. This content was created by the AAAP and has been used with permission. This course is designed to highlight important issues affecting prescribing clinicians regarding the new requirements and guidelines in opioid prescribing and management for acute and chronic pain management. This course is divided into two parts; part 1 consists of 8 individual sessions of the required 24 hours of content; part 2 consists of the remaining 16 hours of content for advanced practice providers and physician assistants who wish to apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorders. There are 3 case modules in part 1. Both part 1 & 2 contain graded post-module questions, the total of which must be completed with 80% accuracy. A certification of completion will be issued for successful completion of the entire training. Successful completion of both parts 1 and part 2 will satisfy the 24 hour requirement for MAT waiver training for advanced practice providers and physician assistants to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorders.Estimated time to complete this activity: 9.5 hours Release date: March 1, 2020 UVA Grant Dates: 09/30/2019 – 09/29/2022

Funding for this initiative was made possible by a grant from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

• Please see the required readings to view the educational objectives.

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
APP/PA Opioid Use Disorder MAT Waiver Part 1
Week 2
APP/PA Opioid Use Disorder MAT Waiver Training Part 2

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

What is the timeframe for this course?

During the period March 1, 2020 through September 29, 2022, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures watch the videos, take the post-module test passing with 80% accuracy, then complete an evaluation.

How do I claim credit for this course?

During the period March 1, 2020 through September 29, 2022, participants must:

 1.      Read the learning objectives and disclosures

2.      Take the pre-course self-assessment

3.      Watch the assigned videos

4.      Complete the post-module questions with 80% accuracy(learners will have an unlimited number of attempts to successfully complete the questions)

5.      Upon completion of a passing grade of 80%, learners will be emailed instructions on how to complete an evaluation

6.      Complete the Evaluation to rate the course and to record your participation; your credit certificate will be available immediately to print for your records

7.      You may view or print your certificate at any time from www.cmevillage.com; records are kept for a total of six (6) years

What is the responsibility of the learner in this course?

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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