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Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Opioid & Substance Use Disorders or High Risk Use MAT Waiver Training Supplemental Course

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Course Summary

Motivational Interview for Opioids (MAT) Training Supplement is a course designed to provide healthcare professionals with knowledge and skills to engage patients in a collaborative, patient-centered conversation to address opioid use and treatment.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to use Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage patients in a conversation about opioid use and treatment.
Understand the role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Recognize the importance of a patient-centered approach in addressing opioid use and treatment.

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Substance Abuse Counselor
- USA: $41,000
- India: INR 2,81,000
- Spain: €24,000
Addiction Psychiatrist
- USA: $220,000
- India: INR 1,50,00,000
- Spain: €95,000
Nurse Practitioner
- USA: $110,000
- India: INR 7,54,000
- Spain: €66,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop skills to use motivational interviewing techniques in addressing opioid use and treatment.
Understand the role of medication-assisted treatment in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Increase awareness of the importance of a patient-centered approach in addressing opioid use and treatment.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of opioid use and addiction.
Access to a computer and internet connection.

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

WORKING WITH PATIENTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS OR HIGH RISK

This optional online course opportunity is made possible through a joint partnership with University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVASOM) and Nursing (SON) and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), DATA 2000 sponsor. This content was created by the AAAP and has been used with permission. The course consists of one 1-hour session for healthcare providers who wish to enhance their effectiveness in treating high-risk patients or those with Substance Use Disorder. Motivational Interviewing has been quite effective in not only treating these clients but many other clients with other chronic illnesses as well. This webinar will discuss Motivational Enhancement Techniques to assist clinicians in treating patients with opioid substance use disorders. The session includes a pre and post self-assessment and one recorded audio session. After completing all components, learners will be directed to complete an evaluation to receive credit. Estimated time to complete this activity: 1.0 hours Release date: March 1, 2020 UVA Grant Dates: 09/30/2019 – 09/29/2022 Funding for this initiative was made possible by a grant from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Knowledge

Discuss/apply basic principles of MI techniques: expressing empathy, developing discrepancies, rolling with resistance, & supporting self-efficacy
Review styles & traps of using motivational enhancement techniques & how to recognize & avoid falling into common practitioner traps with patients.
Explore and understand integration of these skills into primary care practices.

Outline

Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Substance Use Disorders or High Risk Use
Video - Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Substance Use Disorders or High Risk Use
Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Substance Use Disorders or High Risk Use
Post Course Reading - How to Claim Your Credit
Pre-course Assessment
Post-test

Summary of User Reviews

This course on motivational interviewing for opioids MAT training supplement received positive reviews from many users. One key aspect that users found particularly good was the instructor's knowledge and expertise in the subject matter.