Clinical Considerations in the Approach to Substance Use Disorders in the Hospital and Outpatient Setting-EM

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ONLINEAAPAACPECMECNEOpioidDEA-Required Opioid TrainingComplimentary - No FeeState Required CME

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:00 AM - Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11:59 PM

As death rates from substance use disorders escalate, clinicians seek knowledge and awareness of opioid stewardship practices: approaches to opioid alternatives and judicious use of opioids in the treatment of painful conditions. Additional focus will be on prevention of substance use disorders and identification and treatment of substance use disorders with evidence based medications.

Participants will understand the impact of the evolving drug supply in supporting patients with substance use disorders. New strategies are emerging to engage patients into evidence-based treatment, integrate harm reduction approaches to support patient goals and enhance safety and describe best practices for management of fentanyl-xylazine exposures in the hospital and outpatient setting.

1. Identify the evidence basis and indications for the use of methadone and buprenorphine (drugs approved by the FDA) for the treatment of opioid use disorder
2. Describe the evidence basis for prescribing medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder

Registration is free.

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine 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.  

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 4.0 NCPD hours

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 4.0 ACPE contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers: The program provides 4.0 Contact Hours/CEU for Social Workers licensed in Pennsylvania.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), ACPE (4.00 hours), American Academy of Physician Assistants (4.00 hours), General Attendance (4.00 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (4.00 hours), Opioid Education (4.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Penn Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.