Be PROUD Certified
PROUD has officially launched its NEW certification:
"Practitioners for the Recovery of Opioid Use Disorder (PROUD)"
Now is the opportunity to be one of the first to receive this New State Certification.
The initial launch of the exam has been extended to the recipients of the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder /Workforce Development Training (MOUD/WDT) series certificate, and NOW this opportunity is available to EVERYONE!
In order to be eligible to sit for the very First Exam, you must review and complete the following requirements.
Requirements for sitting for the "first" PROUD exam:
Other Information to consider:
Common Questions:
What is the PROUD Certification?
Answer: The PROUD certification represents PROUD members of our organization that work together to educate all communities and all stakeholders. We stand PROUD in our ability to provide the linkage of Care for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to Anyone and Everyone. You can be PROUD too.
To become a certified PROUD member, it is strongly recommended that the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder /Workforce Development Training (MOUD/WDT) series is completed. The MOUD/WDT series is offered periodically throughout the year.
What if you have not completed the MOUD/WDT series?
Answer: You may still take the exam during the stated time frame, however, in preparation for the exam, you should purchase the PROUD Study Guide and refer to the other resource materials that are located on the Carelink of Georgia website. http://www.carelinkofgeorgia.org. Under the Programs tab, click on the Workforce Development tab to access the available resources.
What are some of the highlights of the MOUD/WDT training series?
Answer: State and Federal Regulations (SAMHSA); Drug Enforcement Administration; Accreditation; Pharmacology; Drugs & Narcotics; Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, etc.; Outlined Operations of an Opioid Treatment Program; Treatment Planning; Cultural Diversity; Infectious Disease, Biopsychosocial; Intake Assessment; Case Management; PAMI; Evidence Based Practices; GDFCS; Ethics; Record Keeping; Recovery Oriented Systems of Care; Family/Health; Group; Geographical Influences; Stigmas; Harm Reduction; Confidentiality-42 CFR; Quality & Performance Management; Theories; Peer Support; OUD & Pregnancy; Person Centered & Person Served Orientation; Medication Management; etc.
What if I am not certified or licensed?
Answer: If you are not state certified and/or licensed in the relative fields of opioid use disorder or substance use disorder, you can still be PROUD and take the exam now. Just plan to register for the next available MOUD/WDT series in order to meet the PROUD certification requirements. To obtain the next training schedule, please use the "More" tab on the PROUD website
and select "Contact Us".
What if I fail the exam?
Answer: If you fail the exam, you are welcome to take the exam as many times as requested.
If you fail the exam, and have not completed the MOUD/Training Series, prior to being approved to sit for additional exams, you will be required to register for the series.
Associated fees will be applicable for each time the exam is taken.
I want others to know about the next MOUD/WDT Training Series program and the PROUD certification. How can I share information about PROUD?
Answer: Please refer others to http://www.carelinkofgeorgia.org and click on the "PROUD" Tab.
What To Do Now?
PROUD Exam Questionnaire (xls)
DownloadPROUD members of our organization work together to educate all communities and all stakeholders. We stand PROUD in our ability to provide the linkage of Care for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to Anyone and Everyone. You can be PROUD too.
Real Help=Real Hope
A non-profit organization of treatment providers, counselors, and other allies that support treatment and recovery for individuals with Opioid Use Disorderthrough education, stigma reduction and the utilization of best practices.
The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals.
CareLink exists to provide a connection to medication for opioid use disorder
(MOUD) treatment services for patients that have a barrier to services. Additionally, CareLink educates vital stakeholders, to include community partners and treatment providers about Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPS).
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