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SUMMARY:Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis training is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants\,  including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants. The session includes discussion on the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants\, with a concentration on outpatient treatment settings. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nJustin Alves\, MSN\, FNP-BC\, ACRN\, CARN\, CNE (he/him) \nJustin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Justin is also a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center and the nursing director of two housing first programs operated by the Justice Resource Institute\, Inc. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders\, community outreach\, and harm reduction. Justin’s work in HIV/AIDS includes being president of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care\, consulting for the New England AIDS Education Training Center\, and other positions. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN)\, the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center\, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University in 2013\, his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2020\, and his Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)\, certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) through the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB)\, and is a certified nurse educator (CNE) through the National League of Nursing. \nVanessa Loukas\, MSN\, FNP-C\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nVanessa is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. She has expertise in managing substance use disorders\, co-occurring psychiatric conditions\, and infectious diseases in primary care settings. Her clinical interests include harm reduction\, low-barrier treatment\, medical addiction groups\, and improving care for persons involved in the criminal-legal system. Through her primary role on the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa practiced as a nurse practitioner and was the program director for the addiction treatment program at the South End Community Health Center\, caring for high-risk patients with substance use disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. Her work integrated harm reduction\, on-demand treatment\, infectious disease treatment\, and medical addiction groups including within the male/female re-entry/recovery units at the Suffolk County House of Corrections. Vanessa received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Simmons University and is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.\nDescribe the impact of stigma associated with stimulant use disorder (StUD).\nRecognize two risk factors for developing StUD and understand the neurobiological changes associated with stimulant use.\nDescribe overamping and management of acute stimulant intoxication.\nIdentify health risks associated with stimulant use and apply harm reduction interventions.\nUnderstand interventions to treat acute stimulant intoxication and long term treatment including de-escalation and behavioral interventions.\nUnderstand the essentials of integrating stimulant treatment into outpatient addiction treatment.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)\, Opioid Response Network (ORN) \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 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. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/essentials-of-treating-stimulant-use-disorder/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Vassiliki Pravodelov\, MD\, will present the didactic entitled “Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nVassiliki Pravodelov\, MD \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 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. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-screening-tools-for-older-adults-with-substance-use/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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SUMMARY:Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis one-hour course provides foundational knowledge for those working in addiction treatment settings on best practices for creating welcoming spaces in addiction care for transgender & gender diverse (TGD) individuals. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, counselors\, community health workers\, and all others are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nMeghan McGrath\, MSW\, LICSW (they/them) \nMeghan McGrath is the Behavioral Health (BH) Lead for Boston Medical Center’s GenderCare Center where they provide individual therapy\, conduct surgical referral letter assessments\, and serve as an advocate for and provide training about gender-affirming care across the healthcare system. Prior to joining BMC\, Meghan served as an integrated behavioral health provider within primary care and family medicine settings at an LGBTQIA+ mission-driven community health center in Boston\, MA. While there\, they also oversaw the behavioral health department’s monthly continuing education program for the 85-person BH department and managed an annual advanced training program hosting candidates for behavioral health master degrees during their final year practicums. Additionally\, Meghan previously served as a faculty member for the National TransECHO program providing clinical education and support to a cohort of more than 50 participants across 20 health centers within the contiguous United States\, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii\, all seeking to expand their ability to and capacity for providing gender-affirming care. As a faculty field liaison at Simmons University’s School for Social Work\, Meghan worked to ensure the integrity of students’ field education placements\, served as a resource to agency field instructors\, and helped students achieve their educational goals within the field placement. They are also co-author of a chapter on gender identity emergence in adulthood within the first case-based\, comprehensive textbook to address the unique health care needs of transgender and gender-diverse adults. Meghan views training and education as a form of service to individuals but also to the field at large and has sought opportunities to support learning communities throughout their career. Meghan earned their Master of Social Work at Smith College School for Social Work. \nAnnie Potter\, MSN\, MPH\, FNP-BC\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nAnnie is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. Annie contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for clinicians supporting patients with substance use disorders. Annie is also consultant and educator for the Massachusetts HEALing Communities Study\, a multi-state study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. She is also the Medical Director for the Massachusetts Community Health Center ECHO and an expert faculty member of the Provider Clinical Support System Exchange (PCSS-X). Annie’s other clinical interests include treatment and prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C\, family planning\, and care for gender-diverse individuals. Before joining Boston Medical Center\, Annie practiced at a community health center in Baltimore\, MD\, where she established and directed the city’s first walk-in HIV treatment and prevention program. She holds specialty certifications for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C. Annie earned both her Master of Nursing and Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. \nObjectives\n\nRecognize terminology re: affirming care\, gender\, identity\nAppreciate the impacts of systemic\, societal\, and personal traumas on the transgender & gender diverse (TGD) population.\nUnderstand the intersection of TGD experience and SUD\nEngage with Trans and Gender Diverse folks in affirming ways\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 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. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/trans-and-gender-diverse-folks-and-substance-use-treatment-foundations/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series\, Danny Rodrigues\, LICSW\, PMH-C\, will present the didactic entitled “Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nDanny Rodrigues\, LICSW\, PMH-C \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-treating-substance-use-disorder-in-people-experiencing-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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