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The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Training - Day 1

This 8-hour continuing education course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to diagnose and treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) effectively. The course aligns with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Medication-Assisted Treatment Education (MATE) program requirements. It focuses on key areas critical to providing culturally competent, evidence-based care.


Day 1 delves into the fundamentals of SUDs, emphasizing the importance of culturally competent collaboration and clinical practice. Participants will learn to utilize validated screening tools to identify SUDs and related risk factors, including mental health disorders. Additionally, the course explores the complex terrain of co-occurring disorders and the initiation and management of FDA-approved medications for SUDs. Special attention is given to individual variations in medication responses.


This course is designed to measure changes in learner competence, performance, and, ultimately, patient and community health. Through scenario-based assessments, case studies, and post-course evaluations, participants will understand SUDs deeply and acquire practical skills to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while adhering to risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.
By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be better prepared to prevent, recognize, and care for individuals with SUDs, including those with concurrent pain and psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. This training will empower participants to positively impact patient outcomes and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve.

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The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Training - Day 1

Wednesday, December 04, 2024, 9:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
$139.99 Dr. Tamara Idette Thorn DSW (candidate), DMSc, PA-C, LCSW, CAADC, MAC, BC-TMH, ACS, NCSE, CCS, DCSW, BCD, CAQ-Psychiatry, DFAAPA

This 8-hour continuing education course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to diagnose and treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) effectively. The course aligns with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Medication-Assisted Treatment Education (MATE) program requirements. It focuses on key areas critical to providing culturally competent, evidence-based care.


Day 1 delves into the fundamentals of SUDs, emphasizing the importance of culturally competent collaboration and clinical practice. Participants will learn to utilize validated screening tools to identify SUDs and related risk factors, including mental health disorders. Additionally, the course explores the complex terrain of co-occurring disorders and the initiation and management of FDA-approved medications for SUDs. Special attention is given to individual variations in medication responses.


This course is designed to measure changes in learner competence, performance, and, ultimately, patient and community health. Through scenario-based assessments, case studies, and post-course evaluations, participants will understand SUDs deeply and acquire practical skills to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while adhering to risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.
By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be better prepared to prevent, recognize, and care for individuals with SUDs, including those with concurrent pain and psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. This training will empower participants to positively impact patient outcomes and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve.

About the Presenter

Trainer, Dr. Tamara I. Thorn is a Certified Physician Assistant and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry, is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, DCSW, BCD), and substance abuse counselor (CAADC, MATS). Dr. Thorn has more than twenty years of experience in the health and mental health professions. Dr. Thorn is the owner and director of ACES (Assessment, Continuing Education, Clinical Supervision). Dr. Thorn also holds membership in many professional and community services organizations, such as The Links, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Rotary Club, and The Junior League-Savannah.

This workshop Offers 4 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Training - Day 1

Wednesday, December 04, 2024, 9:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST

Presenter: Dr. Tamara Idette Thorn DSW (candidate), DMSc, PA-C, LCSW, CAADC, MAC, BC-TMH, ACS, NCSE, CCS, DCSW, BCD, CAQ-Psychiatry, DFAAPA

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Course Length: 4 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize and Understand SUDs: Identify the characteristics and impact of SUDs and appreciate the importance of culturally competent collaboration and clinical practice in their diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Diagnose and Assess SUDs: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and assess individuals who screen positive for SUDs, considering individual physiology and metabolism when managing medications.
  3. Address Co-Occurring Disorders: Recognize and address co-occurring mental disorders alongside SUDs, applying evidence-based practices for effective diagnosis and treatment.

This workshop Offers 4 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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This 8-hour continuing education course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to diagnose and treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) effectively. The course aligns with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Medication-Assisted Treatment Education (MATE) program requirements. It focuses on key areas critical to providing culturally competent, evidence-based care.


Day 1 delves into the fundamentals of SUDs, emphasizing the importance of culturally competent collaboration and clinical practice. Participants will learn to utilize validated screening tools to identify SUDs and related risk factors, including mental health disorders. Additionally, the course explores the complex terrain of co-occurring disorders and the initiation and management of FDA-approved medications for SUDs. Special attention is given to individual variations in medication responses.


This course is designed to measure changes in learner competence, performance, and, ultimately, patient and community health. Through scenario-based assessments, case studies, and post-course evaluations, participants will understand SUDs deeply and acquire practical skills to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while adhering to risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.
By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be better prepared to prevent, recognize, and care for individuals with SUDs, including those with concurrent pain and psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. This training will empower participants to positively impact patient outcomes and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize and Understand SUDs: Identify the characteristics and impact of SUDs and appreciate the importance of culturally competent collaboration and clinical practice in their diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Diagnose and Assess SUDs: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and assess individuals who screen positive for SUDs, considering individual physiology and metabolism when managing medications.
  3. Address Co-Occurring Disorders: Recognize and address co-occurring mental disorders alongside SUDs, applying evidence-based practices for effective diagnosis and treatment.

Agenda:

Day 1: Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Assessment

Introduction to Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)

  • Overview of SUDs and their impact on individuals and communities
  • Recognizing the importance of culturally competent care and collaboration
  • Screening and Assessment
  • Use of validated screening tools for SUD and risk factors, including mental disorders
  • Techniques for assessing individuals who screen positive for SUDs.

Co-Occurring Disorders

  • Understanding the relationship between SUDs and mental health issues

Strategies for diagnosing and managing co-occurring disorders.

  • Medications for SUDs
  • Initiation and management of FDA-approved medications for SUDs (opioids, alcohol, and tobacco)
  • Consideration of Individual physiology and Metabolism on medication pharmacodynamics

Day 2: Effective Treatment Planning and Ethical Considerations

Patient-Centered Care

  • Patient-centered decision-making and paradigms of care
  • Evidence-based communication strategies, including shared decision-making and motivational interviewing.

Addressing Stigma and Trauma

  • Understanding the impact of stigma, trauma, and social determinants of health on substance use and recovery.
  • Strategies for creating a trauma-informed care environment.

Collaborative Care

  • Collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate access to medications and referrals to services, such as case management,.
  • Legal and ethical issues in the care of patients with SUDs

Pain Management and Substance Misuse

  • Assessing patients with acute, subacute, or chronic pain
  • Developing effective treatment plans for pain, including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions
  • Managing patients on opioid analgesics, including tapering when necessary
  • Recognizing signs of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in patients on prescribed opioids
This presentation is open to:
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistance
  • Nurses
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: Physicians
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc and CEYou. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
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48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.