Pain Management and Opioid Awareness Symposium

Date: March 3, 2021      

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This symposium explores health issues and services related to the treatment of pain. You will learn evidence-based treatment models effective in the care of individuals with substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment of opioid withdrawal. You will also learn about:

-          Current Opioid prescription requirements

-          Alternatives in care

-          Behavioral health considerations

-          Insurance coverage for pain therapies

Moderators:

Julianne Purcell, EdD, Director of SCS

Deborah Young, PharmD, BCPS, Director of Faculty Development

Agenda

8:00 AM               Welcome

                            Deborah Young, PharmD, BCPS

8:00 – 9:30 AM    Treatment of Pain

                             Adam Shammami, DO

9:30 – 9:45 AM     Break

9:45 – 11:00 AM   Recognizing and Treating Addiction

                             Adam Shammami, DO

11:00- 11:15 AM   Break

11:15- 12:30 PM   Psychological Management of Opioid Abuse

                             Jed Magen, DO, MS

12:30 – 1:15 PM   Lunch

                             Rotating Breakout Rooms for the Afternoon

1:15 – 1:30 PM    Overview of Afternoon Sessions

1:30 – 3:00 PM    Group 1- Pain Mitigation Techniques through Osteopathic Manipulation

                            Group 2- Opioid Awareness (LARA Requirement)

3:10 – 4:40 PM    Group 1- Opioid Awareness (LARA Requirement)

                            Group 2- Pain Mitigation Techniques through Osteopathic Manipulation

4:40 – 5:00 PM   Q&A and Closing Remarks

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