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Discipline Spotlight: Physician Assistants

Review recent substance use and addiction publications and courses for physician assistants (PA).

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Education/ CME

  • Science to Medicine — Topics include screening and medication treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Review the latest science followed by considerations from other PAs who are screening for substance use and treating OUD in their practices.
  • Substance Use Disorder Toolkit — Toolkit from the American Academy of Physician Assistants with CME courses, patient education and practice resources, podcasts, webinars, and more.

More Resources

  • Visit the NIDAMED homepage for additional CME courses, patient materials, and information on the opioid crisis, screening, prevention, and treatment.