Careers

Free CME to Meet MATE Act Requirements

The online CME course “Substance Use Disorders Edition 2” is available on the AAFP website now through March 19, 2027. For non-members, it costs $575. However, for AAFP members, it is 100% free! These lessons lead with a non-stigmatizing, trauma-informed approach to treatment and recovery. The CME even includes technology that replicates a real patient interaction.  

 

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:

  • Implement evidence-based guidelines and principles into the evaluation and treatment of patients with substance use disorders.
  • Demonstrate a patient-centered approach to the care of patients with substance use disorder with attention to destigmatizing language.
  • Discuss harm reduction philosophy and approach to caring for patients and communities.
  • Demonstrate skills and techniques that are appropriate for use in patients with other substance use disorders.

The AAFP has reviewed Substance Use Disorders Edition 2 and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 3/19/2024 to 3/19/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn an additional two Prescribed credits for participation in each Translation to Practice® exercise. Information on Translation to Practice® will be shared within the activity. This CME meets the DEA-mandated 8 hours of Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.

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