HHC Clinical Issues for Substance Use Disorder Case Discussions: Update on ED-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

Instructions for Completion

Monday, August 14, 2023, 11:58 AM - Thursday, August 13, 2026, 11:59 PM, Behavioral Health Network, On Demand Learning


Updates on regulatory and Clinical Issues in provision of medication to treat Opioid used disorder and other substance use disorder.


Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  1. Utilize opioid replacement and other medications to safely induct patients with Opioid Use Disorder onto buprenorphine or other FDA approved medication for OUD
  2. Review benzodiazepine and other medications to safely manage withdrawal from alcohol or sedative hypnotics.
  3. Discuss appropriate levels of care within HHC
  4. Identify internal and external resources for treatment, recovery, and support for patients with Substance Use Disorder.


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ABA MOCA Part 2 (1.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours), ABOHNS MOC Part II (1.00 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours), ABS CC (1.00 hours), ABS CC SAM (1.00 hours), DEA MATE Education (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (1.00 hours)


Specialties - Psychiatry
Professions - Advanced Practice Nurse (all), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Dentist, Physician (includes Resident/Fellow), Physician Assistant


In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare 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.

  • Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • MOC for American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): For AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit™ only: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.
    • MOC for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM):  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. A 70% minimum passing rate is required on the post-test in order to claim 1.00 MOC point.
    • MOC for American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.
    • MOC for American Board of Pediatrics (ABP): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
    • MOC for American Board of Surgery (ABS):  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • All Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for 1.00 hours of education. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

       



Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
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