About the Trainer Program

The Medication-Assisted Treatment Trainer Program equips partners with the tools and resources needed to deliver staff and community education within their local areas.

This scalable training model helps organizations meet sustainability goals while reaching multiple sectors—including schools, healthcare, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.

The program is designed for localization, allowing partners to tailor content to the unique needs of their audience and incorporate relevant state and community resources—strengthening engagement and awareness at the local level.

Who This Program is Designed For

This educational program is designed for individuals, professionals, and organizations committed to preventing substance use disorder and addressing the opioid public health crisis.

Whether you're delivering education within your organization or the broader community, this program provides a flexible and impactful solution to build knowledge and drive change.

It is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including—but not limited to:

  • Community members and families
  • Schools and Universities
  • Employers and workplace safety leads
  • Faith-based groups and civic organizations
  • Healthcare professionals and support staff
  • Government agencies, judicial systems, and law enforcement
  • Pharmacies, treatment providers, and recovery professionals
  • Nonprofits and social service organizations


What Attendees Will Learn

Participants will explore the role that medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)—historically referred to as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—play in the effective treatment and recovery process for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). The course provides a foundational understanding of MOUD, including the types of FDA-approved medications used in treatment, common myths and controversies surrounding their use, and the evidence supporting MOUD as a critical component of addiction care.

  • Discuss: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and the role MAT plays in treatment of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). The three most common MAT medications: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
  • Explain why MAT is critical in the fight against OUDs and why it is a model of chronic care management. How each medication works in the brain.
  • Discuss myths and controversy associated with MAT.
  • Identify: Three medications used for MAT, the characteristics of each medication, and the type of client each medication may be best for. Other clinical activities to use in conjunction with these medications.
  • Explain how MAT fits into larger continuum of professional treatment using the NIDA principles of effective treatment. Basic laws and regulations surrounding the use of MAT.


Download Overview PDF

Medication-Assisted Treatment MAT MOUD Education Training.pdf

Pricing. Training Process. Program Materials.

  • Program Pricing

    Training and Licensing Fee $395*
    Group License Available.

    About the Annual License:
    The renewable annual license provides 12-month access to training materials, technical support, updates, and the online resource center.

    15% Multi-Program Discount
    15% 6+ Trainers Discount
    (discounts cannot be combined)

    *Add the printed trainer's kit (optional) for $55/person

  • Virtual Training Process

    The trainer, training process is highly accessible, allowing someone to complete the training online and deliver the program locally in a short amount of time.

    To earn trainer designation, individuals complete 2 online self-paced prerequisite courses (approximately 3-4 hours combined) and a 60 minute live virtual training session via Zoom.

    New trainers are welcomed weekly through our rolling enrollment process.

  • Turnkey Program Materials

    The trainer program includes a complete set of resources—slide decks, speaker notes, handouts, certificates, evaluation tools, and more.

    The materials are comprehensive, flexible, and ready for immediate use, eliminating the need to create content from scratch.

    Training materials allow for co-branding and customization by audience, sector, and location—integrating local data and resources for greater relevance and impact.

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