Modules, Webinars, Podcasts, Videos, and other Resources
These education and training resources were developed for primary care providers. The overarching goal of PCSS-MOUD is to provide the most effective evidenced-based clinical practices in the prevention of OUD through proper opioid prescribing practices, identifying patients with OUD, and the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Pain Core Curriculum
Presented by clinical experts from a variety of professional backgrounds, this curriculum consists of 14 modules covering essential topics to enhance effective pain evaluation and treatment. The modules provide foundational knowledge on pain and its common treatments while exploring key aspects of multimodal pain treatment, including the risks associated with opioid use for the treatment of pain. Learn more ›
SUD 101 Core Curriculum
Healthcare professionals are often on the front lines of treating substance use disorders (SUDs), yet many have limited formal training in this area. The SUD 101 Core Curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in current research, evidence-based practices, and available resources. Learn more ›
8-Hour DEA Training
PCSS-MOUD provides training at no cost in a variety of formats. View PCSS-MOUD training offerings. If you would prefer to participate in an in-person or virtual training, please review the PCSS-MOUD calendar for locations, dates and times. Contact PCSS-MOUD with any questions.
8-Hour Education Options
- Online 8-Hour SUD 101 Training
- Online 8-Hour MSUD Training (only course that provides pharmacology CE)
- 8-Hour Training: Pain, Opioids & Effective Patient Care
- In Person and Live Webinar Trainings
Performance-in-Practice (PIP)
Improving Clinical Practice with Patients who have Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the PCSS-MOUD team have created a Performance-in-Practice (PIP) activity to help you and your practice treat opioid use disorder.
A PIP activity is a Performance Improvement CME (PI CME) activity designed to assist physicians, PAs, nurses, and nurse practitioners in determining individual practice gaps and addressing them through a performance improvement plan designed to increase competence, performance, and patient outcomes.
PCSS-MOUD Clinical Roundtable
PCSS-MOUD offers Clinical Roundtables on a variety of topics, giving providers the opportunity to ask questions of a clinical expert. Questions and cases are submitted in advance, but the roundtables also allow and promote interaction between health professionals and clinical experts.
Preparation and Injection of Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
Adam Bisaga, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry
Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
Video Description: This video briefly illustrates preparation and administration of the naltrexone injection. This video is designed to complement other educational materials available through the PCSS-MAT program and to be used in conjunction with the PCSS-MAT mentoring program. The video will help providers to gain familiarity with the medication administration procedure in order to minimize the incidence of failed procedures and the incidence of adverse injection site reactions.
This video is to be used only for illustrative purposes and not to be used as a replacement for the detailed instructions for the use of medication that is found in Vivitrol Prescribing Information. A more comprehensive video summarizing directions for use of Vivitrol can also be found on the manufacturer’s website.
Naltrexone: A Step-by-Step Guide
PCSS-MOUD clinical experts have created a virtual step-by-step Naltrexone User Guide to assist you in your practice in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). The guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions, from obtaining patient history to following up once a naltrexone dose has been successfully administered.