OUD & OAT for Non-Prescribers in Primary Care

This webinar will focus on supporting Primary Care team members in the care of people with substance use disorders. It is designed for team members who are non-prescribers and looking to increase their knowledge about opioid use disorder, available treatments, and effective harm reduction strategies. The session will focus on the current state of the toxic drug crisis in BC and how it is influencing communities across the province. It will also focus on how every member of the health care team plays a role in creating welcoming care spaces for people who use substances and will provide time for participants to ask questions from an expert panel.  

Learning Objectives 

After the webinar, the participants will be able to: 

1. Identify major risks in the province’s toxic drug supply. 
2. Identify key treatments and harm reduction strategies for people with Opioid Use Disorder. 
3. Identify relevant barriers to OUD care in their community and how team members can create welcoming and safe care spaces.