SUD 101 Course 1: Overview of Substance Use Disorders-Facilitation Guide

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This document is a facilitation toolkit for PCSS-MOUD SUD 101 Course 1 (“Overview of SUD”) intended to help learners lead interprofessional team discussions that translate course learning into practice change. It explains that many learners want to share new knowledge with colleagues, and provides adaptable discussion questions and activities to support implementation rather than a lecture.<br /><br />The guide asks facilitators to consider who on the team completed the course, whether the facilitator will summarize key takeaways for others, and whether students are included. For teams where only the facilitator took the course, it recommends sharing 2–3 key takeaways, using questions to prompt reflection on workflow changes, and encouraging colleagues to take the free course. If multiple team members completed the course, the discussion should quickly move to application—examining how the team operationalizes SUD as a chronic disease versus episodic care—and end with at least one shared commitment and an accountability plan. For student audiences, it suggests emphasizing roles, stigma-free language, screening/prevention, and professional identity, using structured reflection and experiential learning (breakouts, SBIRT role-play, simulations, journaling).<br /><br />A suggested agenda includes: welcome and problem-framing; reflection on takeaways and their relevance to team challenges; discussion of what/ how to change; commitments to action; and optional follow-up sessions on workflows and case-based application. Worksheets provide sample facilitator questions (e.g., chronic disease framing, DSM-5 use, language shifts, resources, improvement priorities), role mapping to identify gaps/duplications and refine screening tools (e.g., SBIRT), and case templates for primary care, emergency department, and behavioral health settings.<br /><br />Finally, the guide proposes evaluation methods: pre/post surveys on shared understanding, role clarity, stigma-free language, and MOUD comfort; open-ended reflection questions; and outcome metrics such as SBIRT screening rates, MOUD offers, naloxone distribution, and language use. It also links to PCSS-MOUD resources, mentoring, and a resource library.

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A tool to facilitate discussion and implementation within clinical teams

Keywords

PCSS-MOUD facilitation toolkit

SUD 101 Overview of SUD

interprofessional team discussion

practice change implementation

substance use disorder chronic disease model

stigma-free language

SBIRT screening and brief intervention

MOUD medication for opioid use disorder

role mapping and workflow redesign

evaluation metrics and pre/post surveys