Navigating the Nexus: A Pain and Addiction Certificate Program

Navigating the Nexus: A Pain and Addiction Certificate Program combines aspects of pain management, substance use disorder (addiction), drug diversion prevention and illicit substances into one cohesive, dynamic, self-paced 10-contact hour educational experience. This ACPE-approved certificate program consists of a pre-assessment, seven modules, interactive case studies and a comprehensive learning assessment.
 
Pain management and substance use disorder (addiction) are two of the most pivotal medical conditions affecting our entire nation today, ultimately with an American dying every six minutes from a drug overdose. 
 
This program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to best meet the needs of not only patients across our country, but society in general. Completing this certificate program will best equip pharmacists to improve and literally save lives in the realms of pain management, substance use disorder (addiction), drug diversion and drug overdoses.
 

Program modules:

  • Opioids

  • Non-opioids
  • Pain conditions
  • Guidelines and diversion prevention
  • Addiction
  • MOUDs
  • Substance use
 
Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Registration Fees: $295
Delivery Format: 10 hours self-study (web-based)
Time Commitment: Start the program at your convenience. For optimal program and learning experience, and to maximize the benefits of the content, we recommend completing the program in eight weeks.
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program participants will be able to:

  • Outline pain management treatment plans
  • Oversee naloxone administration
  • Recognize best practices in pain management
  • Identify illegal drug use
  • Acquire expertise in illicit substances
 

Faculty

Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE is the Director of Experiential Learning, a Clinical Assistant Professor and a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist with West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV. In addition, Dr. Garolfoli serves as faculty for the West Virginia University School of Medicine Pain Fellowship, and serves as a West Virginia University Medicine Pain and Addiction pharmacist. 

 

Degree

Certificate

School

School of Pharmacy

Duration

8 weeks

Required Credit Hours

10 contact hours

Questions?

Michael Kurilla, M.Ed.

Director, Continuing Education and Certificate Programs

Bobbi Diller

Coordinator, Continuing Education and Certificate Programs