SUD 101: Best Clinical Practices for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

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Release on Apr 27, 2026 12:00 AM Central Daylight Time
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Credit Offered

2 CME Credits

2 PA-CME Credits

2 Other Professionals Credits

2 Nursing Credits

2 Pharmacy Credits

2 IPCE Credits

Course and Curriculum Overview
Course Completion & Accreditation

Course Title: Best Clinical Practices for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

Presenter(s): Hendrée E Jones, PhD, LP

Course Description: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) among women who become pregnant is increasing in prevalence in clinical settings. The standard of care is to provide buprenorphine or methadone as part of a complete treatment approach during pregnancy and beyond the postpartum period. This course reviews the historical and current context of opioid use of women during pregnancy. It compares pharmacological treatment options for OUD and discusses issues with detoxification or medically assisted withdrawal from opioids during pregnancy. Topics related to the treatment of OUD during pregnancy and in the postpartum period for the mother, fetus, and child will also be discussed (e.g., induction, dosing, pain management, neonatal withdrawal and how to reduce its severity). The learner will follow the case study of Ashley during her pregnancy and the birth of her baby, and will engage in reflection and knowledge check questions.

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Analyze the historical and current context of pregnant women in the opioid crisis
Compare and contrast the differing approaches of treating pregnant patients with opioiduse disorder (OUD) with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) or using medicationto initiate withdrawal
Demonstrate the risks and benefits of methadone and buprenorphine treatment during pregnancy for the mother and the child

Develop a patient-centered plan to provide postpartum care and plan for any neonatalabstinence syndrome (NAS)/neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in the infant

Curriculum Overview: Healthcare professionals are often on the front lines of treating substance use disorders (SUDs), yet many have limited formal training in this area. The SUD 101 Core Curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in current research, evidence-based practices, and available resources.

The curriculum includes:

Foundational Courses: Eight interactive, case-based courses that simulate real-world clinical scenarios and provide foundational SUD training
Supplemental Courses: These courses offer a deeper exploration of specialized topics and expand on core concepts

Together, these courses enhance healthcare professionals’ competence and confidence in caring for patients with SUDs across the continuum of care, with a particular focus on opioid use disorders (OUD).

This is a supplemental course within the SUD 101 Core Curriculum. Visit the SUD 101 Core Curriculum page to explore additional educational trainings as new courses become available.

Course Components:

Interactive learning: interactive presentation with knowledge checks and reflection questions.
Resources: Downloadable slide deck, resource links, references, and mentorship opportunities.
Team-based takeaway guide: This tool provides important course takeaways from and for specific members of the team. It was designed to help the team learn from and about one another.
Accredited CE credits: A certificate following completion of the course

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

Course Content:
Complete the interactive presentation (30-60 minutes).
Evaluation:
Click Evaluation to complete the final PCSS-MOUD course evaluation.
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.
Post Survey:
90 Days following your completion of this activity, you will receive a survey (2 questions) to ask about changes in your practice

Accreditation statement

In support of improving patient care, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements:

Physicians

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is an approved provider of nursing continuing education through AAAP’s Joint Accreditation provider #4008192. This activity is approved for up to 2 CNE credits.

Pharmacists

This activity has been approved for 2 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. The approval number issued is Universal Activity Number: UAN JA4008192-0000-26-044-H01-P.

PAs

PA AAPA Category 1 CME

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until April 27, 2029. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Health Professionals and Other Learners

Participants will receive a certificate stating this program is designated for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the AANP and the AAPA.

All Learners

IPCE_Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for learning and change.