This three-part Learning Community Series, Addressing Disparities: Equitable Prescribing of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Black Populations will focus on differential prescribing practices of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) for black patients vs. their counterparts.

Target Audience: This activity is designed for counselors, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, students and educators. 

Hosted by: African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, PCSS-MOUD and ORN

Session 1
Historical Context: Criminalization of Substance Use Disorder in the Black Community
Presenter: Samuel K. Roberts, PhD; Columbia University

Session 2
Stigma and Barriers to Recovery in the Black Community
Presenter: Philip Rutherford, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Session 3
Disparities and Inequities in MOUD Prescribing Practices
Presenter: Dr. Kanika Cunningham, MD, MPH, Director of Saint Louis County Department of Public Health

NOTE: Learners will receive a certificate of attendance following the completion of each individual module. 

In order to successfully complete this activity and obtain your Certificate,

please follow the steps below:

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

2. Click Survey and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Upon completion of this survey, it will unlock and allow you to proceed to the final course evaluation.

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

4. Following your completion of the evaluation, you must select and claim your 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 can not access your certificate, return to the course evaluation and claim your preferred credit/certificate.

5. 90 days following your completion of this activity, you will receive a survey (2 questions) to ask about changes in your practice.