Providers Clinical Support System - Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS-MOUD)

Link

https://pcssnow.org/medications-for-opioid-use-disorder/

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Offers healthcare professionals evidence-based training, education, and resources to treat patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Provides free medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) training for physicians, physician assistants (PA), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Training is available in on-demand, online, or in-person formats.

What This Program Offers

PCSS-MOUD offers:

MOUD training that helps providers meet the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) training requirement when applying for or renewing a DEA license
Evidence-based training for primary care providers and other professionals related to the prevention and treatment of OUD and treatment of chronic pain
Clinical mentoring, education, and other resources to help primary care providers and other providers identify substance use disorder (SUD) and proper treatment

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Physicians (MD or DO)
Physician assistants (PA)
Nurse practitioners (NPs)
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs)
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs)
Nurses (LPN and RN)
Licensed counselors
Social workers
Dentists
Pharmacists
Medical students
Health services administration staff
Interprofessional healthcare teams

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Application

Complete the registration to enroll in 1 of the following online, self-paced MOUD training courses:

Use the online calendar to find upcoming live or in-person PCSS-MOUD training events.

Topics

Education and Training • Healthcare Workforce • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) • Opioids • Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment