OVERVIEW

The opioid use epidemic has been on the forefront of societal concerns in the US. With the DEA-MATE act, all providers have to be able to adeptly prescribe and manage Opioid Use Disorder and related issues, which have proliferated. Treating teams face multiple challenges including need to treat chronic pain, over prescription of opioids and need for effective alternatives, and illicit use of opioids. The focus of this conference is pharmacological, psychotherapeutic treatments of OUD along with overviews of impact on families and children. We are proud to involve multiple community organizations that provide substance use treatments so attendees can have a comprehensive view of how to get patients effective OUD treatments in and out of the medical system. A main goal for the attendees is to be empowered and confident to initiate and/or maintain treatments for OUD.

This conference will help attendees earn the education credits in pain management and the prescription of opioids needed for the DEA-MATE act.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is for physicians and advanced-practice providers in psychiatry, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology and the community. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

• Apply treatment techniques, including pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, in managing Opioid Use Disorder.
• Recognize barriers to accessing medication in treatment of Opioid Use Disorder treatment.
• Recall and apply person first language, emphasizing the individual rather than the diagnosis, when interacting with patients diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder. 
• Identify and appropriately respond to signs and symptoms of opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal.

ACCREDITATION

Physician

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*CME provided, conference is free but registration needed.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information please visit the official event page.