MAT, Harm Reduction, and Co-occurring Disorders
Free · On-demand · 0.75 CE hour · Learn at your own pace
By the end of this course, you will be better prepared to:
describe the importance of harm reduction in integrated co-occurring treatment;
consider at least one strategy for reducing harm that could be used in a treatment/service plan; and
explain the important role that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can play in chronic substance use.
This course is especially useful if you:
work with people experiencing substance use, mental health, or other co-occurring concerns;
want to better understand how MAT fits within integrated care;
are interested in using harm reduction approaches to support people at different stages of change;
want practical strategies for reducing risk while respecting individual goals and choices;
support people who may not be ready or able to pursue abstinence; or
want greater confidence incorporating person-centered harm reduction principles into your practice.
Mental health and addictions treatment providers and peer specialists across the globe, including:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC);
Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA);
Certified Recovery Mentors (CRM);
Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP);
family therapists, art therapists, mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health clinicians; and
those who work work in Oregon's approved Integrated Co-occurring Disorder treatment programs.
This on-demand course examines how harm reduction approaches can be applied to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), substance use, problem gambling, and the use of psychiatric medications.
The course includes presentations, videos, readings, and other resources.
We suggest you take your time, view content as many times as you like, and access suggested readings and resources when possible.
It is not necessary to complete the course in a single sitting. You are free to open and close the course as many times as you like.
Once you have reviewed and mastered the content, you will be required to pass short quizzes before you are eligible for verification that you have successfully completed the course.
Beneficial to anyone working with people with SUD and MH disorders
Beneficial to anyone working with people with SUD and MH disorders
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Read LessCertificate of completion will be made available on the Student Dashboard after you complete all required course activities and the course evaluation survey.
Free of charge, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority. For questions about Oregon’s Integrated Co-occurring Disorders Program contact OHA program support at [email protected].
0.75 CE hour
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