Methadone, Buprenorphine and the Community In-Person
This in-person event offers valuable insights through case study discussions and meets the training update requirements for pharmacists dispensing methadone.
Participants are required to pay a $25 deposit at registration. This deposit will be refunded after attending the in-person event on December 5, 2026.
$25.00
Description
Description:
This course consists of a webinar and an in-person session that offers participants the opportunity to engage in discussion and collaborative learning using case studies. Participants must attend Part 1 and 2 to complete the course (recordings will not be provided).
Part 1 (Webinar)
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- After registering, you’ll receive a Zoom link to access the webinar.
Part 2 (In-person)
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 am to 1:00pm
- 5750 Explorer Drive, Unit 102, Mississauga, ON L4W 0A9
- Complimentary breakfast and snacks will be provided.
Participants are required to pay a $25 deposit at registration. This deposit will be refunded after attending the in-person event on December 5, 2026.
Interested in remote learning? Register for the online version here.
Program & Learning Objectives:
Opioid Agonist Therapy, 45 minutes (webinar)
- Identify those at risk for opioid use disorder.
- Discuss treatment options for OUD.
- Review safe prescribing and dispensing of opioid agonist therapy.
- Outline the components of a comprehensive OAT program.
- Discuss strategies for interprofessional collaboration and to reduce stigma.
Opioid Agonist Therapy: Special Topics, 45 minutes (webinar)
- Identify options for pain control for patients on Opioid Agonist Therapies.
- Discuss co-prescribing of benzodiazepines with OAT.
- Review management of pregnant patients with Opioid Use Disorder.
- Explore the role of the pharmacist in harm reduction.
Beyond the Stigma, 40 minutes (webinar, this section is unaccredited)
- Learn about stigma from the perspective of a pharmacist with 16 years of experience dispensing OAT.
- Reflect on common myths about patients with substance use disorders and dispensing OAT.
- Consider ways to address stigma and offer support.
Policies Guiding Methadone Dispensing in Ontario, 30 minutes (in-person)
- Identify CPSO and OCP policies that pharmacists should refer to when dispensing methadone in Ontario.
- Review current OCP Opioid Policy.
- Review labelling, documentation, and staff training requirements for dispensing methadone.
- List required and additional references and resources for dispensing methadone.
- Review buprenorphine/naloxone dispensing.
Operationalizing Methadone Dispensing Policies in Ontario + Case Study Discussion, 2.5 hours (in-person)
- Review and describe OCP Opioid Policy for dispensing methadone in Ontario
- Describe how OCP Opioid Policy and best practices can be implemented in your pharmacy practice.
- Find practical resources and tools to work and run OAMT dispensing pharmacies.
Destigmatizing Opioid Use Disorder, 30 minutes (in-person)
- Describe the impact of stigma on patients with opioid use disorder.
- Communicate effectively through the use of non-stigmatizing language when dealing with sensitive or discrete issues.
Sponsor:
This course is supported by funding from the Mental Health and Addiction Centre of Excellence of Ontario Health.
Course at a Glance:
Intended Audience:
Successful completion of this course qualifies as an approved training course as part of their training update for pharmacists dispensing methadone. Updates are required at minimum every five years as indicated in the Ontario College of Pharmacists’ Opioid Policy.
Please note that this course does not replace the CAMH Opioid Use Disorder (OUDT) course, which Designated Managers and pharmacists are required to complete to dispense methadone as outlined in the Ontario College of Pharmacists’ Opioid Policy.
This course is open and applicable to all pharmacy professionals including students and pharmacy technicians. Any pharmacy professionals who are interested in or currently dispensing methadone are welcome to attend.
Development Team:
Cancelation Policy:
All requests for cancellations must be made in writing. Submit your request to [email protected]. For requests made before December 2, 2026, a full refund of the $25 deposit will be provided.
