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Increasing Access to Buprenorphine for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder: DATA Waiver Training Overview and Nursing Curricula Recommendations

Contact Hours: 0.75
This presentation will discuss increasing access to treatment for individuals with OUD through the use of the DATA waiver/exemption. Suggestions for DATA waiver training inclusion in graduate nursing school

Retrospective Study on the Effects Of Extended-Release Naltrexone (XR-NTX) Injection Among Justice-Involved Adults Misusing Opioids Released from Correctional Facilities In Louisiana

Contact Hours: 0.5
This presentation highlights the results of the first retrospective study on extended-released naltrexone offered by the Medication-for Opioid Use Disorder (MAT) Program by the Department of Corrections in

Goodbye X-Waiver: Good News for PMHNPs and for the Treatment of People with Opioid Use Disorder

Contact Hours: 0.75
This interactive presentation discusses the 2023 legislation eliminating the DEA X-Waiver buprenorphine prescription requirement and the implications for clinical practice.

Updated Buprenorphine Prescribing Training Requirements for APRNs

Contact Hours: 0.5
This presentation examines the new training requirements for APRNs who wish to prescribe buprenorphine as outlined by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and explores the Office of National Drug Control Policy’

Evaluating Cholesterol Biomarker, Treatment, and Socio-Demographic Factors as Indicators of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention

Contact Hours: 0.75
This interactive presentation introduces supporting evidence on clinical use of cholesterol biomarker and integrated health service provision in opioid treatment program to promote retention of minority patients.

Buprenorphine Induction in the Era of Fentanyl: Avoiding Precipitated Withdrawal Symptoms

Contact Hours: 0.75
Concepts related to buprenorphine microdosing for patients using fentanyl and the risk for precipitated withdrawal. The participant will leave with the knowledge and skills required to implement high-quality, evidence-

Video Screening Interviews: APNA Developed Alcohol, Nicotine and Opioid Resources

Contact Hours: 0.5
In this course you will observe short interviews using screening tools provided by the APNA Addictions Council.

Addressing Unmet Needs in the Management of Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder: New & Emerging Therapeutic Options to Enhance Treatment & Maximize Patient Outcomes

Contact Hours: 0.5 Pharmacology
Jointly provided by APNA and the PeerView Institute for Medical Education.

The Treatment of Bipolar Depression: From Pills to Words

Contact Hours: 1.0
Review the treatment options for individuals with bipolar depression, including clinical trials data and meta-analyses.

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