Additional Training and Resources
A list of different organizations and resources in Utah for providers to use when helping clients and families.
The Medical Home Portal is a great place for parents, physicians, and professionals to go for more information and resources on Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS). It explains what NOWS is, symptoms, how to care for a baby with NOWS, and lots of helpful resources.
SUPeRAD at the University of Utah has put together a page with great resources about NOWS. They have resources like informational videos from Dr. Bhanu Muniyappa and several webinars you can watch.
The University of Cincinnati's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the Nisonger Center has created a two-hour, online training to provide early childhood educators/care providers introductory information on the following topics:
Because this training is a collaborative effort between the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) programs at Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati’s Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, some information is Ohio-specific. To receive continuing education credit in Ohio or a certificate of completion, please contact ActEarlyOhio@cchmc.org
Pregnancy resources from the Utah Department of health's Maternal and Infant Health Program. These resources are for women and families who struggle with substance use and addiction. It includes resources that help during pregnancy, when caring for a baby, for families in need, and for recovery.
UtahOpioids.org is a part of the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium (or UROHC). They bring providers, health care entities, federally qualified health centers, public and behavioral health organizations, and nonprofit organizations together to coordinate resources, expertise, and efforts to combat the opioid issues in Beaver, Carbon, Emery, Grand and Iron Counties in Utah.
University of Utah School of Medicine's new ECHO series: Integrative Primary Care & Substance Use Disorder Treatment. It will provide the opportunity to learn best practices in addiction care, including diagnosing, treating, and recovery care, and have open discussions around the management of patients dealing with substance use disorder.
Topics will touch on issues and cases typically seen in primary care settings with both didactic and case discussion components.
The Utah Prevention Coalition Association (UPCA) provides training and promotes a sustainable future for substance us prevention coalitions. They are united in mobilizing community coalitions to reduce the substance use risk factors, increase protective factors, and improve mental health by using evidence-based prevention strategies.
"Know Your Script" is an initiative to empower each of us to make smart decisions and ask the right questions regarding prescribed medications.
