The student will demonstrate understanding of why medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) is an important alternative for some patients, compare types of MAT, and best practices for prescribing MAT.
Instructional Strategy: Lecture/Discussion, Brief Case Narrative, 1 hour
Learning Objectives
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Identify different forms of MAT treatment and why it may be preferred for some patients
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Demonstrate use of MAT for new and existing patients
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Address common concerns about treating addiction in the office
Editor: Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw, PhD, MPA (adapted from CME presentations given by Laura Novak, MD and Lisa Schroeder, MD)
School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)