OVERVIEW

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a serious and chronic condition affecting millions of individuals across the United States. This 1-hour CME/CE course provides a comprehensive introduction to OUD, examining its neurobiology, epidemiology, and the significant social and economic impact it has.

Healthcare professionals will gain essential knowledge on identifying and managing OUD through evidence-based interventions. The course includes discussions on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), harm reduction strategies, and psychosocial therapies. Participants will also explore the significant barrier stigma poses in preventing patients from seeking or receiving care.

This course fulfills continuing education requirements in Prescribing of Controlled Substances, Pain Management, Addiction, Opioid Abuse, and Opioid Use Disorder for physicians, physician assistants, and nurses in more than 30 states, including Florida, New York, Texas, California, and Pennsylvania.

Educational Objectives

  • Recognize opioid use disorder (OUD) as a chronic and relapsing medical condition.
  • Identify evidence-based treatments for OUD, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and harm reduction services.
  • Describe the role of stigma as a key barrier to care for individuals with OUD.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is recommended for:

  • Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurses in states requiring CE in Pain Management, Controlled Substances, OUD, or Addiction.
  • Providers in primary care, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and addiction treatment.
  • Healthcare professionals involved in prescribing opioids or treating patients with chronic pain or substance use issues.
  • Clinicians seeking to improve treatment engagement and outcomes for individuals affected by opioid misuse or dependency.

Did You Know?

  • Over 2.7 million people in the U.S. live with opioid use disorder. [SAMHSA, 2022]
  • Only 1 in 4 individuals with OUD receive any form of treatment. [CDC, 2021]
  • MOUD can reduce opioid overdose mortality by over 50%. [NEJM, 2018]
  • OUD is now recognized as a chronic, relapsing condition similar to diabetes and hypertension. [NIDA]
  • Many U.S. states now require OUD-specific training for healthcare licensure renewal and opioid prescribing authority.

COURSE CONTENT

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): An Introduction

Duration: 60 mins

Lipi RoyLipi Roy
Credits

Physician Accreditation Statement

eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing medical education by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider #0008305. This activity is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.


Nursing Accreditation Statement:
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890 for 1 contact hour.


Release Date: August 01, 2025
Expiration Date: November 30, 2026

  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 Contact Hours

    • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantNurse Practitioners

    SPECIALITIES

    Family MedicineAddiction MedicineGeneral PracticeInternal MedicinePrimary CareFamily PracticePsychiatryEmergency MedicinePediatrics

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