Path To Recovery- Medication Assisted Treatment Training
This course covers the role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in treating Opioid Use Disorder, focusing on its use as part of a comprehensive recovery plan. Participants will learn about the types of medications used, common myths, and how MAT fits into evidence-based addiction treatment. The course also covers medication characteristics, suitable patient profiles, and complementary therapies for effective treatment.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify clients who would best benefit from MAT based on substance use history, and readiness for treatment.
- Describe the medications used in MAT (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) & explain their mechanisms.
- Define MAT and explain its evidence-based effectiveness in treating substance use disorders, with a focus on opioid addiction.
- Articulate a clear understanding of different MAT modalities and their benefits in treatment.
- Examine current research and clinical developments related to MAT, and evaluate their impact on treatment practices.
This training is FREE and open to the public. BBS CEUs will be available for this session.
See Training Flyer for more information.
Registration is available in Placer Learns.
- Placer County Employees access Placer Learns through the Learning Zone on their MyPlacer.
- External Users (non-county employees) access Placer Learns through this External User Log-in Page.
- External Users can request a Placer Learns account at the External User Log-in Page.
If you need assistance with registration or need to request a Placer Learns account, please email: PlacerLearns-SOCadmin@placer.ca.gov.