Resources
This page contains links to all of the resources required to support the learner in completing live and recorded trainings. By clicking on an individual training course, session or series below, the learner will be redirected to a page that contains details related to any required pre-work, course materials, handouts, activities, and resources referenced during training.
Contact Amy Wales at amy.wales@miccsi.org or Sue Vos at sue.vos@miccsi.org with any questions.
Patient Centered Treatment for Substance Use Disorder in Primary Care Live Training
This section provides access to live training opportunities for care team members looking to advance their knowledge in managing patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and chronic pain.
Please note: This section is under construction and content will change frequently.
Pain & Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Part 1 – Biomedical and Psychosocial Aspects of Pain
During Part 1 of this two-part live virtual training course, the participant will gain skills and knowledge in the most current evidence-based approaches of pain management including an overview of pain mechanisms, biopsychosocial interventions, and the use of cannabinoids.
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This live event is offered four times annually.
Pain & Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Part 2 – Importance of Screening for SUD and Management of Legacy Patients
During Part 2 of the two-part live virtual training course, the participant will be introduced to the the importance of regular screening for substance and alcohol use to detect risk, the importance of early intervention when risk is identified, and when taking over pain management from other providers, the importance of effective and empathic communication including how to have crucial conversations.
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This live event is offered four times annually.
Patient Centered Treatment for Substance Use Disorder in Primary Care On-Demand Trainings
This section provides access to on-demand training opportunities for care team members looking to advance their knowledge in managing patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and chronic pain.
Please note: This section is under construction and content will change frequently.
Behavioral Health Considerations for Treatment of Chronic Pain
During this 4-part learning learning series, the participant will explore the key behavioral health considerations when managing patients with chronic pain. Utilizing case studies, these short learning vignettes will explore strategies for addressing unhelpful beliefs and behaviors in patients with chronic pain, discuss key communication strategies, utilizing Behavioral Activation and Mindfulness in the treatment of chronic pain.
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Caring for Legacy Patients with Chronic Pain
This learning activity will utilize case studies to review treatment options and medical management considerations for chronic pain legacy patients (a patient whose care is taken over by a physician after treatment was initiated by another physician). This activity will include risk management for legacy prescriptions, (prescribing that continued beyond the usual length of time and are not discontinued after the usual recommended period) affiliated with chronic pain management.
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Additional Resources
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Diagnosing & Treating Chronic Pain Based on the Underlying Mechanisms
During this two part learning series, the participant will review the underlying mechanisms of chronic pain including nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain, utilize a body map to determine the patient’s mechanism(s) to develop a treatment plan for pain management.
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Nociplastic Pain and Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions
During this learning activity, the participant will explore nociplastic pain and chronic overlapping pain conditions, focusing on pain perception, central neural inflammation, and the role of the central nervous system (CNS). It will also review diagnostic criteria, various management strategies, and combining pharmacological and self-management techniques to improve patient outcomes.
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SBIRT Learning Series
This learning series is comprised of seven recorded vignettes and two optional practical skills application simulation activities that provide the key components to successfully implement SBIRT (Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment) a model to screen and coordinate treatment for alcohol (AUD) and substance use disorders (SUD).
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Additional Resources
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Demonstration Videos
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Substance Abuse Case Studies
During this six part learning series, the participant will explore considerations when diagnosing, monitoring and treating individuals with a history of various substance abuse.
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Treatment of Pain with Substance Use Disorder Learning Series
This learning series is comprised of three recorded vignettes that will explore pain management considerations for individuals with or with a history of substance use disorders.
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Principles of Pain Science Informational Series
This series of videos were developed by the faculty at the University of Michigan and provide an in depth overview of the Principles of Pain Science and practical treatment options. This series is made available through funding from NIH HEAL Initiative, University of Michigan Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center, and the Michigan Center for Clinical Systems Improvement (MI-CCSI).
Principles of Pain Science: Treating Pain Based on Mechanism
Presenter: Dan Clauw, MD
Principles of Pain Science: Fibromyalgia
Presenter: Dan Clauw, MD
Principles of Pain Science: Psychological Treatment of Pain
Presenter: John (Drew) Sturgeon, PhD
Self-Management Support: Patient Engagement Live Training
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Team-Based Care Live Training
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Michigan Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) and Safe Storage Laws Resources
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