1825 - Behavioral Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Needs statement

The ACGME requires that all programs “provide instruction and experience in pain management if applicable for the specialty including recognition of the signs of addiction.” This learning module addresses the need for physicians to learn how to screen for suicidality in patients before prescribing opioids.

Target Audience

Emergency Physicians, Emergency Medicine Trainees, Advanced Practitioners, Family Practitioners, OB/GYN Practitioners, Nurses, and Technicians in the Emergency Center

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

  • Identify treatment techniques relevant to behavioral treatment for Opioid Use Disorder such as motivational interviewing and coping skills.
  • Summarize the empirical evidence supporting the application of  Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the context of  Opioid Use Disorder treatment.
  • Develop examples of clinical interview questions for a Motivational Interviewing session tailored to a patient with Opioid Use Disorder.

Educational Methods

Self Study/Enduring

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Activity Director

Nidal Moukaddam - nidalm@bcm.edu

Activity Coordinator

Sophia Schott - sophia.schott@bcm.edu

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Pain Management
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
11/01/2023
Course expires: 
10/31/2025
Rating: 
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Virtual
Houston, TX
United States

Physician

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pain Management 

This presentation has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in pain management and the prescription of opioids.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Pain Management
  • 1.00 Participation
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