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DEA MATE Act bundle
Federal MATE Act (2023) requires every DEA-registered practitioner — including CRNAs — to complete 8 hours of training on substance use disorder + opioid pain management. One-time requirement attached to your DEA renewal cycle. Complete here.
meets 8-hour requirement
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Modules
Opioid Pharmacology — Refresher
Mu-opioid receptor pharmacology, full vs partial agonists, equianalgesic dosing, tolerance + dependence physiology.
Substance Use Disorder — Recognition + Diagnosis
DSM-5 criteria, screening tools (CAGE-AID, AUDIT, DAST-10), behavioral red flags, addressing in clinical encounter.
Pharmacologic Treatment of OUD — Buprenorphine, Methadone, Naltrexone
MAT mechanisms, induction protocols, perioperative considerations for the CRNA encountering MAT-treated patients.
Behavioral Therapies + Integrated Care
CBT, contingency management, motivational interviewing, integrated co-occurring disorder treatment, peer support.
Harm Reduction — Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Syringe Services
Pragmatic harm-reduction strategies that save lives without requiring abstinence.
Prescribing Safety — PDMP, Tapering, Safe Storage
PDMP use, safe opioid prescribing, dose tapering protocols, safe storage + disposal counseling.
Motivational Interviewing + Patient Communication
Deep dive on MI techniques: open questions, reflective listening, change talk, sustain talk, navigating ambivalence.
Special Populations — Pregnancy, Adolescents, Geriatric
OUD in pregnancy (MAT preferred over withdrawal), adolescent SUD, geriatric polypharmacy + pain.
Documentation + DEA Compliance
DEA registration, SUPPORT Act / Ryan Haight Act, telehealth controlled substance prescribing, record retention.
Stigma + Bias in Pain Management
Implicit bias in pain assessment, racial disparities in opioid prescribing, addressing stigma against MAT-treated patients.
Capstone — Case Integration
Apply all 10 modules to a complex case spanning admission, intraoperative, postop, discharge, follow-up.