MAT ED Overview
Welcome to the Medication Assisted Treatment Education Dissemination (MAT ED) project in West Virginia (WV). This project has been funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), in collaboration with the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University (JCESOM), the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), and the West Virginia University School of Medicine (WVU SOM). In addition, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant educational programs in WV are encouraged and invited to participate. The project goal is to increase the pipeline of medical providers trained and willing to provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) as part of treatment for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) across our state. Programs will be using the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) 8 or 24-hour Medication Assisted Treatment Course while in school to increase their education in SUD. Completing the educational course is encouraged in order to offer effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) by utilizing MAT.
This project is funded by SAMSHA Grant # TI-21-003.
MAT ED Resources for Training Programs
Faculty and Student Handbooks are available to support each university’s execution of the project. Additionally, you will find materials to participate in pre- and post-course assessment and supportive curriculum material to assist in expanding the knowledge of students and reducing stigma among the SUD population. If there are any questions please reach out to Katy Maynard, Grant Coordinator at saine1@marshall.edu.
PCSS Pre Course Survey Email Script
PCSS Post Course Survey Email Script
PCSS MAT ED Faculty Champion Handbook 3.0
PCSS MAT ED Student Handbook updated 3.0
Supportive Video Link: Stigma and SUD Video
Dr. Allison Tadros with WVU School of Medicine interviews health care providers and community support members about the impact of stigma on individuals living with substance use disorders and the impact on patient care. The video is appropriate for medical students and medical providers to go along with the federal required course for prescribing and treatment of substance use disorders