This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This training is designed by HCH professionals for HCH professionals, including clinicians, support staff, administrators, board members, and consumers of HCH services. It will also be of value to others who provide health care and support services to people experiencing homelessness, as well as government officials and advocates.
After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to describe and discuss:
- The unique elements of the HCH approach to medication-assisted treatment and recovery programs.
- Examples from the HCH community of efforts to maintain clinical quality, consumer participation, and interdisciplinary approaches to medication-assisted treatment.
- The systematic realities of barriers to care in medication-assisted treatment programs and methods to remove those barriers at clinic and community levels.
View the event schedule and workshop descriptions for course faculty and workshop times, topics, and speakers.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CMEs are typically applicable and transferable for a variety of health professions, including nursing, social work, and alcohol and drug counseling. Please check with your credentialing body to verify.