Urine Drug Testing for Substance Use Disorders: Interpretation and Clinical Utility
Brief evidence review of association between urine testing and SUD treatment outcomes
Review of urine analysis techniques
- Point of care
- Lab immunoassay
- Chromatography/mass spectrometry
Assessing characteristics of urine sample validity
- Creatinine
- Specific gravity
- pH
- Temperature
Special topics in testing:
- Urine drug screen cross reactivity
- Testing for fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and novel substances
- Interpreting buprenorphine/norbuprenorphine ratios
Guidance for productive discussion of results with patients
Objectives and frequency of drug testing based on care plan goals
Drug testing as a treatment intervention and treatment planning tool
For trainings that indicate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available, contact your licensing or certification organization to verify that the credits will count toward the continuing education requirements.
Event Location
Virtual
Contact & Accommodations
The Center for Technology and Behavioral Health
at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
[email protected]
Event Details
Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Health care providers
Mental health professionals
Substance use disorder treatment providers
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
Yes