PCSS-MAT Buprenorphine Waiver Training
Volney Auditorium, Lower Level 1, Virginia Mason Lindeman Pavilion, 1201 Terry Avenue
Saturday, June 16, 2018

 Virginia Mason will host the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Buprenorphine Waiver Training course. The course is for providers interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in office-based treatment of opioid use disorders. This is the “Half and Half” course, split into an online portion and an in-person portion. Attendees are expected to complete the online portion of the course before attending the in-person training. 

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For additional information visit PCSSNOW.org or email buprenorphine@health.nyc.gov.

About the Waiver Training

Buprenorphine waiver training is available for providers interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in office-based treatment of opioid use disorders. To obtain the waiver to prescribe, physicians are required to take eight hours of training and NPs/PAs are required to take 24 hours of training.

Following trainings, providers who have successfully completed the course, may apply to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to obtain the waiver. PCSS-MAT urges all providers who complete the course to submit a Notice of Intent Form to SAMHSA to obtain your waiver to prescribe. The waiver must be completed online and a link to the online form will be provided to participants following the training.

The course is split into an online portion and an in-person portion. Attendees are expected to complete the online portion of the course before attending the in-person training.

1. Define intersubjectivity and describe its importance in addiction care
2. Gain perspective and empathy for the patient experience
3. Recognize the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions in professional and personal settings
4. Identify appropriate follow-up for risky alcohol use and alcohol use disorders, including brief intervention, medical management and referral
5. Discuss chronic pain management with patients in a more comprehensive manner, including non-opioids and non-medication options
6. Identify patients with opioid use disorder and feel comfortable discussing treatment
7. Review CAM interventions that have applications in substance abuse recovery support and discuss their appropriate use with patients
8. Recognize common toxidromes and withdrawal syndromes for emerging substances used to alter sensorium
9. Summarize current work in King County to engage people with opiate use disorder in treatment and services
10. Discuss pragmatic approaches to address smoking cessation
11. Describe current trends in stimulant use, including cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants

PCSS-MAT Buprenorphine Waiver Training, Saturday, June 16, 2018
Tuition: $0.00 Sponsored by the American Society of Addiction Medicine

This free PCSS-MAT Buprenorphine Waiver Training course is sponsored by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and will be held at the same location. This is a separate, accredited educational opportunity. The course has an online component and this half-day live portion. You do not have to register for the Addiction Medicine course to enroll in PCSS-MAT Buprenorphine Waiver Training.

PCSS-MAT Buprenorphine Waiver Training — Saturday, June 16, 2018

ACCME Accreditation Statement: The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason’s downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion. Please note the parking lot at Town Hall Seattle is closed due to construction.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Plannerfor route information and schedules.