Parent and Child Health: Substance Use Awareness Virtual Conference Series 2023

Friday, Jun 16, 2023 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

Substance use is a public health concern that is often stigmatized and requires targeted interventions to mitigate disparities around access to substance use services. There is a need for social change so people who use substances can more easily access treatment, harm reduction resources and recovery supports.

Objectives

  • Learn about public health perspectives on harm reduction
  • Understand the need for social change to decrease stigma
  • Get a glimpse of perinatal care for pregnant and post-partum moms with OUD

Free CE credit of 1.0 hour for AMA, ANCC, and LSW/LCW/LPC/LMFT will be offered to those who attend.

Requirements include attendance for the duration of the session and completion of a course evaluation provided at the end of the session.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work (CEU)

Mercyhurst University’s Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is an approved provider of Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselor continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board.

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