Virtual meeting
Via Zoom
Description
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM will recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and identify appropriate candidates for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. He will also list at least 2 medications utilized in outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
The Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) series offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
Intended audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Speakers
Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM
Dr. Stephen Holt is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine, Director of the Addiction Recovery Clinic, Associate Program Director of Ambulatory Medicine in Yale’s primary care residency program, and Co-Director of the Racism, Bias and Advocacy in Medicine distinction track at Yale.
Objectives
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
- Identify appropriate candidates for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
- List at least 2 medications utilized in outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Sponsored by
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Accreditation information
Please read the Accreditation Information section of the training registration page for accreditation details and to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
Audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
