The website for Project ALERT, an evidence-based substance abuse prevention curriculum for grades 7 and 8 developed by the RAND Corporation. On-line training, lessons plans, posters and videos are available for free for educators. Project ALERT recently added an opioid lesson to the core curriculum. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Education & Training
Medication-Assisted Treatment Options for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
This 2 page information guide explains the medication assisted treatment (MAT) options for treating opioid use disorder. Intended for patients and their caregivers, it includes information on MAT options, how they work, how to access the medications,, and additional information for patients to consider when selecting a MAT option with their health care provider.
Funding Source: Consumer and Prescriber Education Grant Program, National Association of Attorney Generals
Chronic Pain Management
This website provides information for patients and caregivers about what is chronic pain and how patients and their caregivers can optimally manage their pain to improve quality of life.
Funding Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
Strategy 4: Collaborating to Create Safer Communities
The website for Strategy 4 of the Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse public health campaign initiative. Strategy 4 is intended to increase awareness and patient education about Rx drug misuse and abuse.
Funding Source: Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Nursing Opioid Prescribing Webinar CE Quiz
This on-line quiz allows practitioners to collect continuing medical education (CME) credit for watching the video about the Washington opioid prescribing requirements for advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs). Washington regulations require ARNPs to complete a one hour CME course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this quiz along with its accompanying video meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Opioid Prescribing Webinar – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
This video introduces advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP) to the 2018 Washington opioid prescribing requirements. Washington regulations require ARNPs to complete a one hour continuing medical education (CME) course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this video along with its accompanying CME quiz meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Osteopathic Physician and Osteopathic Physician Assistant Opioid Prescribing Webinar CE Quiz
This on-line quiz allows practitioners to collect continuing medical education (CME) credit for watching the video about the Washington opioid prescribing requirements for osteopathic physicians and physician assistants. Washington regulations require osteopathic practitioners to complete a one hour CME course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this quiz along with its accompanying video meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Opioid Prescribing Webinar- Osteopathic Physician and Osteopathic Physicians Assistant
This video introduces practitioners to the 2018 Washington opioid prescribing requirements for osteopathic physicians and physician assistants. Washington regulations require osteopathic practitioners to complete a one hour continuing medical education (CME) course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this video along with its accompanying CME quiz meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Opioid Prescribing
This is the main website for the Washington State Department of Health’s opioid prescribing rules. Includes information for patients and caregivers as well as health care providers and also includes information about the state’s prescription monitoring program. 12 alternative language versions of the materials are available, including Continue reading
Central Oregon Pain Guide
The Central Oregon Health Council created this website to provide resources to providers, patients and caregivers who are seeking non-opioid options for chronic non-cancer pain management. The website includes educational videos, downloadable education guides, links to other resources, and connections to local treatment options.
Funding Source: Central Oregon Health Council