CE / Trainer course
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT / MOUD)
Course Overview
In this course, you will explore the role that medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)—historically referred to as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—play in the effective treatment and recovery process for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD).
The course provides a foundational understanding of MOUD, including the types of FDA-approved medications used in treatment, common myths and controversies surrounding their use, and the evidence supporting MOUD as a critical component of addiction care.
DEA MATE Act Training Approved
The Medication-Assisted Treatment on-demand online CE course is approved MATE Act Training providing 3.0 ACCME or ANCC CE credits. Learn More
What You Will Learn
- Discuss medication and the role it plays in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD)/Opioid Addiction.
- Discuss the three most common medications: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Explain why medication is critical in the fight against OUDs and why it is a model of chronic care management.
- Explain how each medication works in the brain.
- Discuss myths and controversies associated with medication for opioid use disorder.
- Identify the three medications used for opioid use disorder, the characteristics of each medication, and the type of client each medication may be best for.
- Identify other clinical activities to use in conjunction with these medications.
- Explain how medication fits into the larger continuum of professional treatment using the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment.
- Explain basic laws and regulations surrounding the use of medication for opioid use disorder.
Course Outline
- Overview of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
a. What is Medication-Assisted Treatment
b. Types of Medication Used in MAT
c. Why MAT is Critical for Some Individuals
d. Overview of Harm Reduction Strategy
e. Overview of the Chronic Disease Model vs Acute Disease Model
f. Proven Outcomes of MAT - Myths and Misunderstandings about Medication-Assisted Treatment
a. Attitudes Towards MAT
b. Discussion of MAT as taking Addictive Substances
c. MAT vs Abstinence
d. Are We Substituting One Problem for Another
e. MAT and it’s Relationship to Stigma
f. Is Medication Alone Enough in Recovery - Types of Medication-Assisted Treatment
a. Methadone
b. Buprenorphine
c. Naltrexone - MAT and Continuum of Care for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
a. Principles of Effective Treatment - Summary and Resources
Online CE Course - MATE Act Approved
On-demand online continuing education. Meets the ANCC and ACCME DEA MATE Act training requirements. Learn More
3.0 CE Credits
Clinician and layperson accreditation through Purdue University, College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education.
Fees
Individual Course: $45
Trainer Program
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Training and Annual Licensing Fee: $395
- Group Licensing Available.
- Optional Printed Trainers Kit additional $65/person
Program Discounts
- 15% discount for 6+ trainers
- 15% discount for multi-program purchases
Virtual Group Training
We bring the training to you—virtually. Group sessions are available for five or more participants and can be customized to meet the specific needs of your organization.
Depending on your goals, sessions can incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, breakout discussions, and other tools to deepen learning, boost engagement, and capture outcomes.
Contact us to learn more or request a tailored quote.
