Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Providers’ Role in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Monday, January 11, 2021 | 12:00—1:00 pm
Live, virtual CME training through WebEx
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Providers’ Role in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder provides an overview of how Maryland prescribers can play a critical role in providing treatment for opioid use disorder.
After registering on Eventbrite, you will receive a calendar invitation from WebEx after 1-2 business days.
Audience:
Maryland Hospital Physicians, Advance Practice Nurses, Physicians Assistants
Learning Objectives:
- To understand the basic concepts of addiction
- To understand the current extent and severity of the opioid epidemic in the US
- Describe the factors responsible for initiating and maintaining the crisis
- Outline available effective evidenced-based treatments and interventions for individuals with opioid use disorder
Presenter:
Christopher Welsh, MD
Consultant, Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS)
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Event contact:
Julie DiGirolamo, MACS Outreach Specialist
JDiGirolamo@som.umaryland.edu
CME Credit:
This Live activity, Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Providers’ Role in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, from 09/24/2020 - 09/23/2021, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.00 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
