Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT / MOUD) — ACPE 3.0 CE Credits
Understanding medications for opioid use disorder as a part of comprehensive recovery treatment
In this course, you 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. We’ll also discuss the ongoing shift from MAT to MOUD in clinical and public health settings—and what it means for providers, patients, and policy.
Participants will gain understanding of how medication fits into the overall treatment continuum for persons with opioid use disorder, identify three medications that are proven to be effective in treatment, learn the basic characteristics of the medication, identify which patients may be best suited for each medication, and identify other psychotherapies and activities that enhance a comprehensive addiction treatment program.
Download Overview: Medication-Assisted Treatment MAT MOUD.pdf
Discuss medication and the role it plays in treatment of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD)/Opioid Addiction.
Explain why medication is critical in the fight against OUDs and why it is a model of chronic care management.
Explain how each medication works in the brain.
Discuss the three most common medications: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Discuss myths and controversy associated with medication for opioid use disorder.
Identify the three medications used for opioid use disorder, the characteristics of each medication, and the type of client each medication may be best for.
Identify other clinical activities to use in conjunction with these medications.
Explain how medication fits into larger continuum of professional treatment using the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment.
Explain basic laws and regulations surrounding the use of medication for opioid use disorder.
In partnership with Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education, Overdose Lifeline has developed layperson and clinician CE courses and Certificate Program on Addiction / Substance Use Disorder with an Opioid Specialization.
The course and the certificate program are structured to support the continuing educational needs of pharmacists. An individual may pursue individual course CE credits or complete the entire Certificate Program (20 credits).
Pharmacist Accreditation Statement:
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Pharmacist Accreditation Statement - Purdue University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is a knowledge based, continuing education activity of Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0018-9999-25-023-H01-P, 3.0 contact hours (.30 CEU). |
Release Date: 04/18/2025
Expiration Date: 04/18/2017
During course registration you will be prompted to provide your NABP eprofile # and your MMDD of birth (example: September 5th would be 0905). These two numbers, when combined, create your unique ID for credits to be directly reported to CPE Monitor. If you are unsure of your NABP e-profile number, please go to CPE Monitor to learn more: https://nabp.pharmacy/cpe-monitor-service/
Upon completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Participation Certificate* which is an acknowledgement of completion and is NOT VALID for CE reporting.
Verification of credits earned will be emailed within 6 weeks and CE Credit will be reported through CPE Monitor, also within 6 weeks.
*The Statement of Participation will be referenced on-screen at the end of the course and your certificate will be delivered to the email address associated with this course's registration.
Completing when it is convenient for you.
Video-based Online Learning
Highly Rated: 4.72 Rating. 88% Would Recommend.
On Your Schedule — At Your Own Pace
Progress is Tracked So You Can Pick Up Where You Left Off
Gain Knowledge or Fulfill Educational or Professional Requirements
Certificate Delivered Upon Successful Course Completion
At the completion of this course, you will be able to
The course may be accessed from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Internet access is required as are speakers for audio.
The following web browsers are supported: Desktop - Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and Edge. Note the course platform does not support Internet Explorer. Mobile - iOS Safari: 11 and up, Chrome, Samsung Internet.
The course will remain available in your account for six months - allowing you to complete the course at your own pace and return to the course later for review of key concepts.
All faculty, staff and reviewers involved in the planning, review or presentation of continuing education activities provided by Purdue University College of Pharmacy are required to disclose to the audience any commercial financial affiliations with ineligible companies related to the content of the presentation or enduring material. All planning committee members, writers, staff and reviewers of Overdose Lifeline and Purdue University have no relationships to disclose.
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