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