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April 19, 2018
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April 5, 2018
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April 5, 2018
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April 5, 2018
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April 2, 2018
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Upcoming Events
Apr
23
Mon
9:00 am
The ASAM Criteria Skill Building...
@ Eastern AHEC
The ASAM Criteria Skill Building...
@ Eastern AHEC
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – Apr 24 @ 5:30 pm

This two-day, application-focused training provides participants with an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the ASAM Criteria, including clinically driven services, biopsychosocial assessment, the six dimensions, continued stay and transfer/discharge criteria. Incorporating the use[...]
Apr
24
Tue
8:30 am
Making Medication-Assisted Treat...
@ South East AHEC, Pelican Classroom
Making Medication-Assisted Treat...
@ South East AHEC, Pelican Classroom
Apr 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
One of the challenges of Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) is that clients and counselors often focus on the medication and lose the balance of full recovery. This workshop will focus on how to use the evidence-based[...]
Apr
26
Thu
all-day
2018 Addiction Medicine Conference
@ Marriott Renaissance Downtown Asheville
2018 Addiction Medicine Conference
@ Marriott Renaissance Downtown Asheville
Apr 26 – Apr 28 all-day
The 2018 Addiction Medicine Conference will again provide up-to-date substance use related education, applicable across general medical as well as addiction specialty practices. Full Conference – April 26-28 Includes Pre-Conference and Main Conference Physician In-state[...]
5:30 pm
An Interdisciplinary Approach to...
@ NC Cooperative Extension Center - Duplin County
An Interdisciplinary Approach to...
@ NC Cooperative Extension Center - Duplin County
Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Join us for a FREE evening educational session focusing on the CDC update to opioid guidelines for chronic pain. Gain a better understanding of when opioid therapy is indicated and how to effectively determine if[...]
5:30 pm
Proper Dental Opioid Prescribing...
@ Village Inn
Proper Dental Opioid Prescribing...
@ Village Inn
Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

FREE EVENT – DINNER PROVIDED! Learn how to properly prescribe opioids to your dental patients. Join Dr. Bill Claytor for a training on proper opioid prescribing at the Village Inn, Clemmons, NC. The event is from[...]
7:00 pm
Pharmacy Law Update 2018
@ Area L AHEC
Pharmacy Law Update 2018
@ Area L AHEC
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This knowledge-based activity will provide an update on recent NC statutory changes and NC Board of Pharmacy rules changes that will affect the practice of pharmacy, including those affecting opioid abuse and misuse.Presenter: Jay Campbell,[...]
May
2
Wed
9:00 am
2018 Women’s Recovery Conference
@ MAHEC Education Center
2018 Women’s Recovery Conference
@ MAHEC Education Center
May 2 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 12:30 pm

he 2018 Women’s Recovery Conference offers up to 17.0 credit hours, a variety of credit options, and is designed for substance abuse, mental health, psychology, criminal justice, human services and other healthcare professionals. One-day to[...]
2:00 pm
Substance Use Disorders Academie...
@ Eastern AHEC
Substance Use Disorders Academie...
@ Eastern AHEC
May 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

FREE EVENT – SPACE IS LIMITED! Click here to register and save your spot! Substance Use Disorders is a pervasive, costly, and devastating problem impacting all communities across America. North Carolina is eminently impacted by[...]
5:30 pm
Proper Dental Opioid Prescribing...
@ Hampton Inn
Proper Dental Opioid Prescribing...
@ Hampton Inn
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

FREE EVENT – DINNER PROVIDED! Learn how to properly prescribe opioids to your dental patients. Join Dr. Bill Claytor for a training on proper opioid prescribing at the Hampton Inn, Belmont, NC. The event is from[...]
May
3
Thu
10:00 am
Uniting Hospitals, Health System...
Uniting Hospitals, Health System...
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Uniting Hospitals, Health Systems and Care Providers to Combat the Opioid Crisis Webinar North Carolina is the Opioid hotspot of America, with four NC cities ranking among the top 25 for opioid abuse. Jai Kumar,[...]
May
4
Fri
9:00 am
Opioid Crisis: Saving Our Commun...
@ Charlotte AHEC, Classroom 14
Opioid Crisis: Saving Our Commun...
@ Charlotte AHEC, Classroom 14
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

This workshop will define what substances qualify as opioids and examine use and symptoms of abuse. We will examine the current opioid crisis across our communities; explore best practice models for treatment, and discuss advocacy[...]
May
8
Tue
9:00 am
A Malignant Epidemic: Understand...
@ SEAHEC
A Malignant Epidemic: Understand...
@ SEAHEC
May 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Following a perfect storm of events, the United States is experiencing an unprecedented opioid epidemic dominating todays headlines and placing greater demands on the community and treatment providers to address the special issues and needs[...]
5:30 pm
Controlled Substance Prescribing...
@ Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland
Controlled Substance Prescribing...
@ Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Controlled Substance Prescribing: What Every Provider Needs to Know – LIVE Sessions These free CME panel sessions are designed for controlled substances prescribers to complete up to two hours of the required education in opioid[...]
6:00 pm
Best Practices for Opioid Prescr...
@ Southern Regional AHEC
Best Practices for Opioid Prescr...
@ Southern Regional AHEC
May 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

According to NC DHHS and the CDC, North Carolina has experienced a 350% increase in drug overdose deaths since 1999, and was one of 19 states that saw statistically significant increase in drug overdose death[...]
May
9
Wed
9:00 am
Challenges for Nurses in Assessi...
@ Charlotte AHEC, Bldg K, Classroom 13
Challenges for Nurses in Assessi...
@ Charlotte AHEC, Bldg K, Classroom 13
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:15 pm

Pain assessment is crucial if pain management is to be effective. Nurses are in a unique position to assess pain as they have the most contact with patients. This program will provide information related to[...]
4:45 pm
Responding to the Opioid Challen...
@ William F. Andrews Center Room 1 & 2
Responding to the Opioid Challen...
@ William F. Andrews Center Room 1 & 2
May 9 @ 4:45 pm – 8:45 pm

$0.00 Registration is limited to the first 130 registrants. Registration is free thanks to funding from Wake County Human Services and NC DHHS Division of Public Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Branch.$0.00 Registration is limited[...]
5:30 pm
Controlled Substance Prescribing...
@ Village Inn
Controlled Substance Prescribing...
@ Village Inn
May 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Controlled Substance Prescribing: What Every Provider Needs to Know – LIVE Sessions These free CME panel sessions are designed for controlled substances prescribers to complete up to two hours of the required education in opioid[...]
May
10
Thu
5:30 pm
Treating Pain Safer: Fewer Opioi...
@ Mountain Area Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Room
Treating Pain Safer: Fewer Opioi...
@ Mountain Area Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Room
May 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Literature has shown that prescribers receive little education on the treatment of pain resulting in less effective pain treatment with worse outcomes. Attendees will learn the evidence-based analysis of the relative effectiveness of medications and[...]
5:30 pm
Treating Pain Safer: Fewer Opioi...
@ MAHEC Blue Ridge Room
Treating Pain Safer: Fewer Opioi...
@ MAHEC Blue Ridge Room
May 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Literature has shown that prescribers receive little education on the treatment of pain resulting in less effective pain treatment with worse outcomes. Attendees will learn the evidence-based analysis of the relative effectiveness of medications and[...]
May
15
Tue
4:00 pm
What A Pain: Acute Pain Manageme...
@ Carolinas Medical Center Main Auditorium
What A Pain: Acute Pain Manageme...
@ Carolinas Medical Center Main Auditorium
May 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session 1 of Resident Pharmacotherapy CHS NorthEast Symposium This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide the pharmacist with education on different approaches to managing patients on chronic pain therapy. It will also reintroduce healthcare professionals to[...]
May
18
Fri
10:00 am
Management of opioid and alcohol...
@ Southern Regional AHEC
Management of opioid and alcohol...
@ Southern Regional AHEC
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This two hour event will enhance knowledge on the management of opioid and alcohol use disorders. OBJECTIVES Describe the symptom presentation of opioid and alcohol withdrawal Construct a treatment algorithm for management of opioid and[...]
May
21
Mon
8:15 am
2018 Communicable Disease Confer...
@ Holiday Inn Resort
2018 Communicable Disease Confer...
@ Holiday Inn Resort
May 21 @ 8:15 am – May 23 @ 12:00 pm

Public health professionals today are faced with challenges such as the opioid epidemic, infection prevention of multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and outbreaks of emerging diseases in the face of uncertain support and funding. Public health[...]
May
22
Tue
5:30 pm
Proper Dental Opioid Prescribing...
@ Hampton Inn
Proper Dental Opioid Prescribing...
@ Hampton Inn
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

FREE EVENT – DINNER PROVIDED! Learn how to properly prescribe opioids to your dental patients. Join Dr. Bill Claytor for a training on proper opioid prescribing at the Hampton Inn, Greenville, NC. The event is from[...]
5:30 pm
Treating Pain Safer: Fewer Opioi...
@ Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
Treating Pain Safer: Fewer Opioi...
@ Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Literature has shown that prescribers receive little education on the treatment of pain, resulting in less effective pain treatment with worse outcomes. Attendees will learn the evidence-based analysis of the relative effectiveness of medications and[...]
6:00 pm
Dental Pain Pharmacotherapy: Con...
@ Charlotte AHEC, Bldg K, Classroom 14
Dental Pain Pharmacotherapy: Con...
@ Charlotte AHEC, Bldg K, Classroom 14
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join other dental healthcare providers for this 2-hour lecture/discuss on pharmacotherapy management of dental pain. Today’s healthcare landscape is complex when it comes to ensuring appropriate pain management. Topics discussed include: Opioid prescribing practices, review[...]