Managing Opioid Use Disorders: The What, Why, and How

Friday, February 3, 2:30-3:30 PM
 
Accredited for Pharmacists and Technicians

HANDOUT

The opioid epidemic continues to be a major concern as opioid-related deaths have continued to increase in recent years.  This session will discuss strategies for identifying patients who may benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Attendees of this course will review MOUD treatment options, including approaches for selecting an appropriate treatment plan.

Learning Objectives - Pharmacists
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the rationale for increasing access to evidence-based prevention, screening, and treatment of opioid use disorder.
  2. Recall FDA-approved medications utilized in the management of opioid use disorder.
  3. Identify available resources to assist pharmacy team members in providing appropriate care for individuals with opioid use disorder.
  4. Discuss FDA-approved medications utilized as overdose reversal agents.
  5. Develop a treatment plan for an individual with opioid use disorder.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-032-L08-P

Learning Objectives – Pharmacy Technicians
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Discuss the rationale for increasing access to evidence-based prevention, screening, and treatment of opioid use disorder.
  2. Recall FDA-approved medications utilized in the management of opioid use disorder.
  3. Identify available resources to assist pharmacy team members in providing appropriate care for individuals with opioid use disorder.
  4. List FDA-approved medications utilized as overdose reversal agents.
  5. Collaborate with a pharmacist to develop a treatment plan for an individual with opioid use disorder.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-032-L08-T


Ben Miskle, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

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