Section 1262 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 removes the federal requirement for licensees with prescribing authority to apply for the 2000 Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA 2000) Waiver ("X-Waiver") to prescribe buprenorphine medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The X-Waiver has been officially eliminated. Other federal requirements associated with the former X-Waiver have also been removed—including and not limited to limits on the number of patients for which a licensee can prescribe buprenorphine MOUD.

Section 1263 of the Act requires new or renewing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered licensees, as of Tuesday, June 27, 2023, upon submission of application, to have completed a new one-time, eight-hour* training requirement on treating and managing patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) or other SUDs. All DEA-registered licensees—with the exception of veterinarians—are responsible for satisfying this new training requirement.

*Notes regarding the eight-hour training requirement:

• Licensees can satisfy this requirement by engaging in a total of eight hours of training on treating and managing patients with OUD or other SUDs from various groups including the Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence (SNJMATCOE).

• The NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI), Rowan–Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan–Virtua SOM) is designated by the State of New Jersey as the SNJMATCOE and is accredited by both the American Osteopathic Medicine (AOA) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME for physicians. CME designation certificates are also provided for advanced practice providers (APPs) who complete course content activities in entirety.

• All CME training courses listed on this website fulfill the requirement. Additional CME training courses that fulfill the requirement are available at this link, and this link.

• Please note that the training does not have to occur in one session—it can be cumulative across multiple sessions that equal eight hours of training.

• Please also note that past trainings on treating and managing patients with OUD or other SUDs can count towards a licensees meeting the requirement—should the trainings have been received from and accredited by the list of groups on page two.

• Past DATA 2000 Waiver ("X-Waiver") trainings also fulfill this requirement. Licensees who completed a total of eight hours of training during the SNJMATCOE Training Program across 2019–2023 have thus fulfilled this requirement and should retain their CME certificates and designation certificates. Please refer to prior communications from Patricia Fortunato.

• As of June 27, 2023, licensees are required to indicate on their online DEA registration form, regardless of whether a registrant is completing their initial registration application or renewing their registration—confirming they have completed the training requirement.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 1: Best Practices in Opioid Treatment and Management

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Training on New Jersey opioid prescribing and guidelines 

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 5: Screening Methodology and Minimizing the Risk of Overdose

For physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Screening methodology, naloxone co-prescribing, and harm reduction strategies

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 6: Comprehensive Review of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in the Era of COVID–19

For physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

The effectiveness of MOUD in opioid treatment programs (OTPs), outpatient settings, and emergency room settings

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 7: Racial Disparities in Access to Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 8: Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Comprehensive Overview and Effective Treatments

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 9: Treating Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) in Your Primary Care Practice

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 10: Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Adolescents

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 11: Stages of Recovery for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 12: New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJ PMP) Guidelines

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 2: The Role of Pharmacists in Addressing New Jersey's Opioid Crisis

Using the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJ PMP) and professional judgment to halt abuse and diversion; counseling patients on the proper use and disposal of opioid prescriptions

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Pharmacists: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that licensed pharmacists obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 3: Opioid Addiction Prevention Training for New Jersey Mental Health Professionals

For psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Training for New Jersey mental health professionals on available treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD), and support to be provided during treatment and recovery

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that mental health professionals obtain one credit of continuing education on prescription opioid-related topics as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 5: Screening Methodology and Minimizing the Risk of Overdose

For physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Screening methodology, naloxone co-prescribing, and harm reduction strategies

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 6: Comprehensive Review of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in the Era of COVID–19

For physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

The effectiveness of MOUD in opioid treatment programs (OTPs), outpatient settings, and emergency room settings

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 11: Stages of Recovery for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 12: New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJ PMP) Guidelines

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 1: Best Practices in Opioid Treatment and Management

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Training on New Jersey opioid prescribing and guidelines 

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 4: Opioid Addiction Prevention Training for New Jersey Nurses and Athletic Trainers

For licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and athletic trainers

Training for nurses and athletic trainers who care for patients taking opioid prescriptions

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Nurses, and Athletic Trainers: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and athletic trainers obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 5: Screening Methodology and Minimizing the Risk of Overdose

For physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Screening methodology, naloxone co-prescribing, and harm reduction strategies

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 6: Comprehensive Review of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in the Era of COVID–19

For physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

The effectiveness of MOUD in opioid treatment programs (OTPs), outpatient settings, and emergency room settings

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, podiatrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 7: Racial Disparities in Access to Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 8: Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Comprehensive Overview and Effective Treatments

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 9: Treating Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) in Your Primary Care Practice

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 10: Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Adolescents

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, and advanced practice nurses obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 11: Stages of Recovery for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 12: New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJ PMP) Guidelines

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 4: Opioid Addiction Prevention Training for New Jersey Nurses and Athletic Trainers

For licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and athletic trainers

Training for nurses and athletic trainers who care for patients taking opioid prescriptions

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Nurses, and Athletic Trainers: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and athletic trainers obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

Opioid Medical Education Training and Education Program, Module 12: New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJ PMP) Guidelines

For physicians, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers

Asynchronous Course: Registration now open

Available Credit for Physicians: 1 AOA Category 1-B credit and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™

Available Credit for Other Listed Health Care Professionals: This asynchronous course satisfies the statutory mandate that physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, veterinarians, registered nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, and athletic trainers obtain one credit in continuing education programs concerning prescription opioid drugs as a condition of licensure renewal. Upon successful completion of the asynchronous course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and should retain it in accordance with their relevant licensing board's regulations.

All participants who register for and complete an Opioid Medical Education and Training Program course will receive the New Jersey Naloxone Distribution and Training Programs Guide. This comprehensive county-by-county guide, available in interactive and print formats for health care professional reference and patient education, includes pharmacies who dispense NARCAN® (naloxone hydrochloride) Nasal Spray and the FDA-approved generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray (utilizing standing orders, and via prescription). It also includes virtual trainings on how and when to use naloxone nasal spray.

This guide was a special project directed by Patricia Fortunato, Content and Program Manager, Research and Grants, NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI) at Rowan–Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan–Virtua SOM), Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence (SNJMATCOE), with data collection and analysis collaboration and support from NMI content and clinical team members and Rowan–Virtua SOM medical students. All listed pharmacies were verified with each location's licensed pharmacy staff.

This project is featured as part of New Jersey Attorney General and SNJMATCOE content. It is no longer being updated at this time; however, it is available for reference. For access to the online resource and related resources, please contact Patricia at fortun83@rowan.edu.

*In January 2023, Governor Phil Murphy released Naloxone 365. This program enables every pharmacy in the state to provide one two-dose naloxone nasal spray kit to any person age 14 or over who requests it—no prescription necessary, cost-free, and anonymously. The pharmacies are reimbursed by the state. To view the online pharmacy list, please click here.

All participants who register for and complete Module 6 will receive the Opioid Medical Education Program COVID–19 Response Guide. This comprehensive guide, available in interactive format for health care professional reference, includes changes to health care policies and practices with focus on prescribing and telemedicine; harm reduction strategies for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD); considerations for special populations including individuals experiencing homelessness; supporting and protecting minority communities, with a focus on trauma-informed and culturally competent patient care; and guidance from specialty organizations.

This guide was a special project directed by Patricia Fortunato, Content and Program Manager, Research and Grants, NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI) at Rowan–Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan–Virtua SOM), Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence (SNJMATCOE), with data collection and analysis collaboration and support from NMI content and clinical team members and Rowan–Virtua SOM medical students.

This project was featured as part of New Jersey Attorney General and SNJMATCOE content. It is no longer being updated at this time; however, it is available for reference. For access to the online resource and related resources, please contact Patricia at fortun83@rowan.edu.

For content and programmatic inquiries, please contact Patricia Fortunato, Content and Program Manager, Research and Grants, NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI) at Rowan–Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan–Virtua SOM), Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence (SNJMATCOE) at fortun83@rowan.edu.

For physician inquiries only pertaining to American Osteopathic Medicine (AOA) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) CME credits, please contact the Rowan–Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan–Virtua SOM), Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence (SNJMATCOE) CME Department at cme@rowan.edu.

For general inquiries pertaining to the Southern NJ MAT Center of Excellence (SNJMATCOE), please contact southernnjcoe@rowan.edu.