Columbus, GA
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Dianne GayTalbott Recovery
dianne.gay@uhsinc.com
678-232-3402
CE Credits:
Application has been made for 3 Core hours for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, and CAC in accordance with the guidelines established by the Georgia Composite Board.
Though not approved by GPA/APA, psychologists may use this credit under Area III of their license renewal requirements.
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Talbott Recovery-Columbus1200 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Ste 210
Columbus, GA 31904
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Talbott Recovery CE Seminar
August 12, 2016
9:30am-12:45pm
Recognizing Addiction in Primary Care & Integrating Primary Care with Addiction Treatment
Jefferson C. Jones, M.D.
Cost: $30 general fee; $20 Military based counselors;
$15 Talbott Recovery treatment Alumni
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Please contact Dianne Gay to be placed on the waiting list.
Workshop Description:
Presentation to include discussion on diagnosing and recognition of chemical dependency in primary care. The treatment of addiction in primary care will be examined. Detoxification as an outpatient and use of BuprenorphineŽ and NaloxoneŠ in an outpatient setting, its uses and limitations will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Once the trainee completes this workshop he/she will:
- Participate will be able to discuss recognition and treatment of patients for addiction in a primary care setting.
- Participate will be able to apply ASAM criteria for placements of patients in treatment.
- Participate will be able to discuss the pros and cons of SuboxoneŽ treatment as an outpatient.
- Participate should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of treatment available to outpatients in a primary care setting.
About Our Presenter
Jefferson C. Jones, M.D.
Dr. Jeff Jones is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Georgia Academy of Family Practice, Muscogee County Medical Society, Medical Association of Georgia, and The American Society of Addiction Medicine. He is board certified in Family Practice and Chemical Dependency and has achieved Fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is licensed in Georgia and Alabama. Dr. Jones earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia.
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Contact: Dianne Gay at dianne.gay@uhsinc.com or (678) 251-3162.
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