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Q2 ACMS Educational Series: Pain Management & Substance Use Care

Q2 ACMS Educational Series: Pain Management & Substance Use Care

When

June 9, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Type

Join us for this in-depth Zoom educational program designed to equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies for pain management, safe opioid prescribing, substance use identification, patient-centered communication, and health equity.

This module series delivers a structured, comprehensive approach aligned with current CDC guidance and Pennsylvania-specific data, equipping clinicians with tools to improve patient outcomes while meeting regulatory and ethical standards of care.

📅:Tuesday April 7, 2026

⏰:6PM – 8PM

💻: Zoom (link available after registration)

Module 3: Opioid Treatment for Pain Management

Examine risk-benefit analysis when initiating opioids, key considerations for opioid selection and dosing, appropriate use of immediate-release versus extended-release/long-acting opioids, and development of patient-centered tapering plans that avoid abrupt discontinuation.

Module 4: Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Impacts with SBIRT

Explore substance use screening and risk assessment, diagnosis of opioid and stimulant use disorders, brief interventions using the FRAMES model, patient support strategies, treatment options, referral pathways, and clinician mentorship and training resources.

Register Here!