| Objective/Goals | This project aims to: – Train 167 Physician Assistant graduates in Drug Addiction and Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000 waiver requirements – Prepare students to effectively treat patients with opioid use disorder |
| Project Partners | – University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Physician Assistant Studies Program – Experienced medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) providers with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) – Private treatment centers |
| Timeline of Project | September 2018 to September 2021 |
| Funder | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
| Location/Implementation site(s) | – University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Physician Assistant Studies Program (Pittsburgh, PA) – Jade Wellness Center (Monroeville, Pittsburgh, Wexford, Export, PA) – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Magee-Women’s Hospital Pregnancy Recovery Center (Pittsburgh, PA) – UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Addiction Medicine Services at: Narcotics Addiction Treatment Program (Pittsburgh, PA) and Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| Innovations | – Capacity Building – Training and Education |
| Expected Outcomes/ Sustainability | – Integrate DATA waiver training into Physician Assistant (PA) studies program curriculum at University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences – Increase the number of Physician Assistants with DATA waivers – Increase the number of Physician Assistants trained to work with individuals with SUD – Improve provider attitudes and perceptions related to treating individuals with SUD |
