The United States is currently in an unprecedented opioid epidemic. According to CDC, there were more than 500,000 opioid related deaths from 1999-2019, and these rates continue to rise today.

ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs have been put in place to help with opioid addiction, and have been proven to be clinically effective to combat these challenges. The goal of the MAT program is to help patients achieve full recovery and lead a self-directed life. As opioid addiction continue to rise, so does the need for medication assisted treatment programs/treatment centers.

Please join us as we discuss and implement steps to starting your own medication assisted treatment (MAT) program. If you are passionate about helping people overcome addiction and their addiction challenges, then you are likely going to succeed in opening a treatment clinic in your city.

In this course you will learn more about:

• The MAT Program
• Getting Started
• Federal Statutes, Regulations, and Guidelines
• Types of Treatment to Offer
• Researching Locations
• Strategic Planning & Budgeting
• Required Agency Regulations and Onboarding
• The Application Process for Licensing and Provisional Accreditation
• The Execution of Contracts
• Marketing Strategies and Networking
• The Operation and Credentialing Process
• And more....

Furthermore, you will gain additional insight from guest speakers who's roles are critical to the operation of your program.

If you are indeed interested in opening a methadone program, this course is for you!