Breaking Down Barriers: Managing Opioid Use Disorder Medication-Assisted Therapy After DATA-Waiver Removal

April 14, 2025

Overview

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Live via Zoom

Up until January 12th, 2023, most providers were not allowed to manage medication-assisted therapy (MAT) without additional training and a Data Waiver granted by the state; therefore, many providers and pharmacists are not familiar with or do not have experience with the practice of prescribing MAT.

With the new legislation removing the Data Waiver requirement, any provider can manage medication-assisted therapy, but there have not been additional training requirements for providers and pharmacists. This activity will help educate pharmacists on MAT so they can better assist providers who may not have experience with this practice.

Target Audience

Pharmacists in all practice settings.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the 2023 changes in legislation surrounding the DATA-Waiver.
  • Define medication-assisted therapy and list examples, including common side effects and monitoring parameters.
  • Describe common supportive therapies and monitoring parameters for opioid use disorder.
  • Explain how to design an appropriate Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) regimen for a patient, including monitoring parameters and supporting therapies.

Evaluation

All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.

Statement of Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Speakers

Riley Amadio, PharmD

Dr. Riley Amadio is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI. She is from Cedar Lake, IN and graduated from Purdue’s College of Pharmacy in 2024. Her clinical interests include psychiatry, gender health, and opioid use disorder in the ambulatory care setting. Outside of pharmacy, Riley enjoys reading, crocheting, and listening to music and podcasts.

CE Credit

Requirements for Credit

Completion of the online modules and program evaluations are required to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days.

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This application-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists. UAN: 0060-0000-25-026-L08-P

Release Date: June 4, 2025 Expiration Date: June 4, 2026

 

Registration

Registration for this program is $7

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  • A computer or mobile device with an internet connection and access to Zoom is required to participate in this live webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom link in their registration confirmation email.
  • Login or create an account in URI’s learning management and CE reporting system using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.
  • Select “Available Live Activities” to find the educational activity.
  • Register and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or Electronic Checks accepted). 

Registration Fee & Refund Policy

  • Registration fee for this program is $7.

Technical Requirements for Virtual Attendance

A computer or mobile device with an internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE).
It is recommended to download the Zoom app (no account sign-up required) before joining the conference.

Virtual Training Consent 

This program will be available in a virtual format. Zoom Video Conferencing will be used to deliver the live streaming session. By registering for this program and attending virtually, you agree to participate in the live portion of the course by using active video and audio feed through your computer or mobile device.