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PCSS-MOUD On-Demand Webinar: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Jails, Prisons, and Reentry: Evidence and Practical Approaches
Overview




Presenter(s): Arthur Robin Williams, MD, MBE and Peter Treitler, PhD



 

Target Audience: This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, physician assistants, pharmacists, interprofessional team, residents/fellows, medical students, other mental health clinicians. This activity is accredited for physicians, nurses, social workers, physician assistants, pharmacists, interprofessional team, and other health professionals.

Credit Designations Available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME, Social Work CE Credit, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit

Webinar Description: This session explores the clinical and policy landscape of providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails, prisons, and reentry settings. Dr. Arthur Robin Williams and Dr. Peter Treitler review recent research on the effectiveness of MOUD in reducing overdose and improving post-release treatment engagement. The session highlights key differences among methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone, including regulatory and logistical considerations unique to correctional environments. Learners will examine policy updates, case-based examples, and implementation strategies that support evidence-based treatment access. The session also addresses interdisciplinary collaboration, diversion concerns, and continuity of care across incarceration and reentry.



Educational Objectives:

    • Describe prevalence of opioid use disorder and overdose risk in justice-involved populations;
    • Summarize evidence on outcomes of MOUD provided in jails and prisons;
    • Compare and contrast methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone in correctional settings;
    • Outline key legal and policy frameworks that impact MOUD access and implementation; 
    • Identify implementation strategies for providing MOUD in correctional settings and linking patients to treatment post-release. 
     
Certificate Instructions

Requirements for Successful Activity Completion:
To complete this activity and obtain your Certificate, please follow the steps below:

  1. Course Content:
    Complete the (1) pre-reflection question and view the recorded presentation (30-60 minutes).

  2. Evaluation:
    Click Evaluation to complete the final PCSS-MOUD course evaluation.

  3. Claim your Certificate:
    Select and claim your preferred certificate type on the next page. Once claimed, a download button will appear in your Certificate Tab. If you do not see the download button or cannot access your certificate, return to the course evaluation and claim your preferred credit/certificate.

  4. Post Survey:
    90 Days following your completion of this activity, you will receive a survey (2 questions) to ask about changes in your practice
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Release on Jun 06, 2025 12:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Access expires on Jun 06, 2028
Cost:
FREE
Credit Offered:
1 CME Credit
1 PA-CME Credit
1 Other Professionals Credit
1 Social Work (ACE) Credit
1 Nursing Credit
1 Pharmacy Credit
1 IPCE Credit
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Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 and grant no. 1H79TI085588 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

 
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