PCSS MOUD Online Case-based Learning Collaboratives Session 1: Caring for Patients with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
Wednesday, April 30, 2025| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ET Live-Virtual Session
Overview
Join our 4-session online case-based learning collaborative series focused on treating opioid use disorder. Delve into best practices on caring for patients with co-occurring substance use disorders and explore real-world cases provided by addiction experts, applying knowledge to practical situations. Each session is presented live online and spans 1.5 hours. Designed for healthcare team members new to treating patients with opioid use disorder, the series aims to offer additional insights, knowledge, and confidence.
These 1.5-hour sessions include:
One 40-minute didactic presentation on a featured OUD topic followed by Q&A
A 15-minute real-world case scenario and discussion led by addiction experts
Learner case discussion and Q&A
Up to 1.5 credits per session
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, counselors, addiction educators, and other clinicians part of the care team.
This activity addresses the following ACGME/IOM/IPCE Competencies: Patient-centered Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communications Skills, Systems-based Practices, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Professionalism, Values / Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles / Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Describe common challenges caring for patients with co-occurring disorders, particularly in acute medical settings.
Explain the role of hospitals as part of the continuum of care in SUD treatment.
Analyze findings from the START study on the role and impact of Addiction Consult Services in improving outcomes for patients with co-occurring disorders.
Discuss case examples, highlighting common challenges, gaps in evidence, and practical approaches.
Overview Acknowledgement:
Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement number 1H79TI086770 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.
The Providers Clinical Support System-Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) is a program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is led by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) in collaboration with a wide coalition of national professional and healthcare organizations. PCSS-MOUD aims to increase the knowledge and skills of healthcare and counseling professionals about available evidence-based treatment approaches for substance use disorder (SUD) with a particular focus on opioid use disorder (OUD). PCSS-MOUD provides free training and mentoring to practitioners on the use of medications for OUD (MOUD) and the integration of these services into mainstream health care.
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Open Registration: 03/25/2025 - 5/7/2025
Close Access Date: 4/30/2028
Instructions
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Itai Danovitch
MD, MBA, FAPA, DFASAM
Itai Danovitch, MD, MBA, FAPA, DFASAM is the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He earned his bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, and his medical doctorate from UCLA. He completed psychiatry residency at Columbia, an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and a Master of Business Administration at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Addiction Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai. His current research is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). He is the author of over 60 articles and chapters, and co-editor of two books: Addiction—Psychiatric Clinics of North America, and The Assessment and Treatment of Addiction—Best Practices and New Frontiers.
Dr. Danovitch currently served as Director At Large on the ASAM Board of Directors, and is now serving as Region II Director. In addition, he serves on the Conference Planning Committee and Criteria Strategy Committee. He is a past President of the California Society of Addiction Medicine, where he served on numerous committees over the years, including the Board of Directors, Public Policy, Communications, Education, and Integration and Access to Systems of Care. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In 2016, he was appointed by the Governor of California to serve as a Commissioner on the State Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids.
Kathryn M. Basques
MSW, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Kathryn M. Basques is a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry. After completing her education at Yale School of Nursing, she started her career at Yale-New Haven Hospital on the first pro-active psychiatric consult service. From 2015-2020, she worked at Rush University Medical Center as the Co-Director of the Substance Use Intervention Team (SUIT) and dedicated herself to promoting the early identification of substance use disorders, implementation of an SBIRT model of care in the inpatient units, and improving the management of opioid and alcohol withdrawal syndromes. Since moving to Providence, RI, in 2021, Kathryn was first within the Lifespan Hospital System, continuing to work in a combined inpatient and outpatient, co-occurring clinical role. She is currently the Lead Psychiatry Provider for CODAC, an OTP and comprehensive substance use treatment program with locations throughout Rhode Island. Her areas of interest remain advocating for harm reduction policies in the treatment setting, motivational interviewing, and management of co-occurring syndromes.
In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction 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.
Credits Available
Physicians: 1.5 Credits
Nurses & NPs: 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
Pharmacology Hour: .25 Hour
PAs: 1.5 Credits
Pharmacists: 1.5 Credits Pharmacists must claim credits within 30 days and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate. ASAM will not report credits claimed after 30 days or with incomplete information.
American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)
This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.
ABIM MOC Points: 1.5 Medical Knowledge | 1.5 Patient Safety
ABP MOC: 1.5 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
ABS Continuing Certification: 1.5 Accredited CME
ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 1.5 Lifelong Learning | 1.5 Patient Safety MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®. This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.
Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Certificates for other professions
All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.
California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)
This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.
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Attend Live-Virtual Session - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
04/30/2025 at 5:00 PM (EDT) | 90 minutes
04/30/2025 at 5:00 PM (EDT) | 90 minutes
Learners may join 15 minutes prior to start time. Audio is available via computer or mobile device speakers/headphones only. There is no option to join via telephone.
Recorded 04/30/2025
Once completed, you must click the link at the top of the GPRA evaluation to be redirected back to this educational product to complete the attestation, CME evaluation, claim credit and download your certificate.
Up to 1.50 medical credits available | Certificate available
Up to 1.50 medical credits available | Certificate available
Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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