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Education + Training

Welcome to your go-to hub for training resources—where certainty meets compassion, and knowledge becomes your power. We recognize the value of time and the growing demand for trustworthy, easily accessible education. That’s why we’re here – to provide you with the latest evidence-based training resources and valuable insights all in a single location. 

OPEN offers a wide range of trainings on the cutting edge of research that highlights best practices for healthcare professionals, patients and their families. Our goal? To equip individuals and communities with the necessary skills and information to effectively prevent and address substance use, promoting a world where health and wellness are within everyone’s reach.

DEA SUD Training Requirement

All of our education and training credits count toward your DEA Substance Use Disorder Training requirement.  For further details on this 8-hour requirement, review the MATE Training Letter and visit ACCME or SAMHSA.

Obstetrics 8-Hour Training Package

This free 8-hour training package for obstetric providers focuses on best practices in caring for pregnant people through the lens of opioid stewardship and substance use prevention. Access our recommended obstetrics trainings here.

Pediatrics 8-Hour Training Package

This free 8-hour training package for pediatric providers focuses on best practices in caring for young people through the lens of opioid stewardship and substance use prevention. Access our recommended pediatrics trainings here.

Dental 8-Hour Training Package

This free 8-hour training package for dental providers focuses on best practices in caring for patients through the lens of opioid stewardship and substance use prevention. Access our recommended dental trainings here.

Additional DEA SUD Training

Check out supplemental trainings recommended by OPEN.

Trainings

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Prenatal Support for Birthing People with Opioid and Substance Use Disorder (Module 2)

This free, 30-minute training for doulas will explore opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy and common prenatal concerns for people with substance use disorder (SUD). You’ll gain supportive communication skills, ways to connect clients with resources, and the confidence to prepare clients for birth and postpartum.

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Doula Support for Birthing People with Opioid and Substance Use Disorder (Module 1)

This free, 30-minute training for doulas will explore substance use disorder (SUD) in pregnancy and how pain management may look different for people with a history of opioid use. You’ll gain conversation tools and the confidence to support pregnant people with SUD.

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From Cell to Community: Supporting Individuals Reintegrating after Incarceration

This free, 1-hour CME course will explore the health risks associated with incarceration, with a focus on the transition from carceral to community settings among individuals with a history of opioid use disorder.

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Person-Centered Substance Use Disorder Care: Screening, Harm Reduction, & Support Strategies

This free, 1-hour CME course will discuss a person-centered approach to identifying and supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

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New Highs: Understanding Cannabis Use in Today’s Youth and Young Adults

This free, 1-hour CME course will examine the different types of cannabis products and provide recent data on rates of cannabis use among youth and young adults.

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Take A.C.T.I.O.N. Naloxone Training

Take our Naloxone Training and learn how to take A.C.T.I.O.N to reverse an overdose.