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What Now: Relevance of Xylazine in the Age of Opioid Use Disorder - Guidance for OUD Treatment Providers On-Demand
Overview




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

Target Audience: This activity is designed for administrative staff, counselors, family and patient, interprofessional teams, judges, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and the healthcare team. This activity is accredited for nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physicians, social workers, and the healthcare team.

Webinar Description: As the opioid use crisis continues to progress, communities across the country are now being faced with additional dangers such as the misuse of Xylazine, a powerful sedative commonly used for animals in the drug supply. Recent studies indicate these potent substances when used with opioids increase overdose risk and complicate treatment and long-term healthcare. Join us today as we discuss the history and context of Xylazine and opioid use as well as options for treatment and care. 

Educational Objectives:

  • Discuss the prevalence of xylazine and its relevance to opioid use disorder.
  • Describe medical issues associated with xylazine use and effective strategies to address these.
  • Examine treatment options for xylazine use.
Certificate Instructions

Requirements for Successful Activity Completion:

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

please follow the steps below:


Course Content

 

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.

 

 Evaluation

 

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

 

4. Following your completion of the evaluation, you must select and claim CE or your preferred certificate type on the next page. Once claimed, a download button will appear in your transcript. 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.

Post Survey

 

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

 

If you have any questions or you do not receive your certificate, please email pcss@aaap.org 

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Expires on Sep 01, 2027
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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