“Caring for People Who Use Opioids: How to Get Started”
Thursday, May 23
12pm – 1pm PDT
By the end of this BC ECHO on Substance Use session, participants will be able to:
1) identify the opioid agonist treatment (OAT) options available in BC,
2) describe the benefits associated with OAT,
3) describe primary care practices for treating OUD, including wraparound supports and providing continuity of care, and
4) identify steps to becoming an OAT prescriber in BC
BC ECHO on Substance Use program brings together primary care providers and interdisciplinary addiction experts in a virtual network. Providers hear expert advice guided by the latest evidence, share resources, expand collective knowledge, and enhance expertise in the treatment and management of substance use disorders. Sessions are hosted over Zoom.