BupPractice

Buprenorphine Training

Main Content

Opioids & Opioid Addiction Treatment Education

 Price: FreeResidents: Buprenorphine Learning Content No CME, not a waiver program9 hrs
 Price: FreeFoundations of Assessing and Treating Pain v2.02 hrs
 Price: FreeRisk Reduction Strategies for ER/LA Opioids v2.05 hrs
 Price: FreeExpanded Skills in Chronic Opioid Therapy v2.03 hrs

Provider Resources

Find helpful resources for returning users, information on finding certificates and contacting SAMHSA


  Buprenorphine Provider Materials
  • Easily Review Training Materials
  • Treatment Agreement Creator Tool
  • Tips
  • How to Request a copy of your certificate
  • How to Contact SAMHSA

Patient Resources

Simple, clear, and reliable resources on Buprenorphine to share with your patients


  BupPatientPatient Guides and Info about Buprenorphine

10 Patient Guides

  • Interactive
  • Great for new or experienced patients
  • Content updated Jan 2019

Supported by NIH Grant R4DA034404

What Do Our Learners Think?

Our learners have high praise for our training! Here are a few of their comments.

Well-designed course to accommodate flexible learning. This is a comprehensive training...

DC Emergency Medicine Provider – December 11, 2018

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:41:14-04:00

DC Emergency Medicine Provider – December 11, 2018

Well-designed course to accommodate flexible learning. This is a comprehensive training...
Great overview. The discussions helped me consolidate pain management information and opioid use disorder.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner  – February 23, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:08:49-04:00

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner  – February 23, 2019

Great overview. The discussions helped me consolidate pain management information and opioid use disorder.
Excellent modules that are very informative and clinically relevant. I will definitely use the information that I have learned in my clinic.

Internal Medicine Provider  – May 20, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:37:47-04:00

Internal Medicine Provider  – May 20, 2019

Excellent modules that are very informative and clinically relevant. I will definitely use the information that I have learned in my clinic.
Well organized with good course content.

Family Medicine Provider – November 29, 2018

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:38:31-04:00

Family Medicine Provider – November 29, 2018

Well organized with good course content.
This was a very well constructed program of instruction. Engaging, thoughtfully presented, and easy to work through. Highly recommended.

Emergency Medicine Provider – January 19, 2019

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:44:50-04:00

Emergency Medicine Provider – January 19, 2019

This was a very well constructed program of instruction. Engaging, thoughtfully presented, and easy to work through. Highly recommended.
Excellent resource.

Oncology Specialist  – March 1, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:35:00-04:00

Oncology Specialist  – March 1, 2019

Excellent resource.
Clear, concise and up to date. Thank you.

Dr. Saleh (Psychiatry) – June 8, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:19:04-04:00

Dr. Saleh (Psychiatry) – June 8, 2018

Clear, concise and up to date. Thank you.
This training activity in outpatient bupenorphine training for opioid use disorder was well organized, comprehensive, and up-to-date. After completing it, I feel well prepared to begin treating patients in my office. Highly recommended for anyone qualified and interested in providing this much-needed service.

Diagnostic Radiology and Regenerative Medicine Provider – January 26, 2019

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:46:43-04:00

Diagnostic Radiology and Regenerative Medicine Provider – January 26, 2019

This training activity in outpatient bupenorphine training for opioid use disorder was well organized, comprehensive, and up-to-date. After completing it, I feel well prepared to begin treating patients in my office. Highly recommended for anyone qualified and interested in providing this much-needed service.
User-friendly website. Great opportunity for providers to enhance knowledge about addiction treatment.

Pain Management and Addiction Center Provider – June 29, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:17:17-04:00

Pain Management and Addiction Center Provider – June 29, 2018

User-friendly website. Great opportunity for providers to enhance knowledge about addiction treatment.”
I am a better provider after completing this CME.

Stephanie Borgstrand (TX Provider)  – March 12, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:09:47-04:00

Stephanie Borgstrand (TX Provider)  – March 12, 2019

I am a better provider after completing this CME.
This training is most important, given the high rates of opiate OVERDOSE and DEATHS. It has given me the confidence to treat a new population of patients.

Eastlyn Harding (Family Medicine) – January 22, 2019

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:45:48-04:00

Eastlyn Harding (Family Medicine) – January 22, 2019

This training is most important, given the high rates of opiate OVERDOSE and DEATHS. It has given me the confidence to treat a new population of patients.
This was an extremely well organized and enjoyable way to learn.

Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Provider  – March 25, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:36:12-04:00

Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Provider  – March 25, 2019

This was an extremely well organized and enjoyable way to learn.
Excellent course; very well presented with excellent case studies.

Melvin Thornton (OBGYN) – June 17, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:17:41-04:00

Melvin Thornton (OBGYN) – June 17, 2018

Excellent course; very well presented with excellent case studies.
Well-written, well-thought-out progression of this program. Really enjoyed it and expect I will continue to reference this as I treat patients.

Family Medicine Provider  – February 18, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:20:08-04:00

Family Medicine Provider  – February 18, 2019

Well-written, well-thought-out progression of this program. Really enjoyed it and expect I will continue to reference this as I treat patients.
A great, clinically-based training that is engaging and FULL of resources. I will be going back to this training over and over as I grow my practice treating opioid use disorder.

Dr. Reed  (Family Medicine) – November 25, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:10:58-04:00

Dr. Reed  (Family Medicine) – November 25, 2018

A great, clinically-based training that is engaging and FULL of resources. I will be going back to this training over and over as I grow my practice treating opioid use disorder.
Very effective way to learn and gain certification. Fairly easy access & navigation.

Bonnie A. Wilensky (Pain Management) – February 8, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:05:55-04:00

Bonnie A. Wilensky (Pain Management) – February 8, 2019

Very effective way to learn and gain certification. Fairly easy access & navigation.
Allows a very busy MD to complete at [their] own pace.

Alfred Randall Moss (FP) – August 12, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:15:51-04:00

Alfred Randall Moss (FP) – August 12, 2018

Allows a very busy MD to complete at [their] own pace.
I've done three different Buprenorphine training and waiver courses. This was by far the best. It gave the best discussion of all aspects of prescribing this medication.

Pain Management / Anesthesiology Provider  – March 30, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:37:01-04:00

Pain Management / Anesthesiology Provider  – March 30, 2019

I've done three different Buprenorphine training and waiver courses. This was by far the best. It gave the best discussion of all aspects of prescribing this medication.
Straightforward, well-presented, interactive learning mechanism. Excellent.

Emergency Medicine Provider  – February 13, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:13:55-04:00

Emergency Medicine Provider  – February 13, 2019

Straightforward, well-presented, interactive learning mechanism. Excellent.
Modules were interesting and very informative. The training module will enhance my outpatient clinic.

Internal Medicine Provider  – May 20, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:37:47-04:00

Internal Medicine Provider  – May 20, 2019

Modules were interesting and very informative. The training module will enhance my outpatient clinic.
Buppractice is an excellent training program and I learned a lot about medication-assisted opioid treatment.

Anonymous Psychiatrist – August 31, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:15:25-04:00

Anonymous Psychiatrist – August 31, 2018

Buppractice is an excellent training program and I learned a lot about medication-assisted opioid treatment.
The modules incorporate practical cases that make [it] easy to understand the topic.

NY Family Medicine Provider  – April 15, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:37:47-04:00

NY Family Medicine Provider  – April 15, 2019

The modules incorporate practical cases that make [it] easy to understand the topic.
This training is very helpful to someone wishing to add buprenorphine as part of their medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction in their clinic. It is invaluable in providing all the information needed to establish a safe and effective way to use buprenorphine in your practice to the benefit of your patients.

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – October 8, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:11:42-04:00

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – October 8, 2018

This training is very helpful to someone wishing to add buprenorphine as part of their medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction in their clinic. It is invaluable in providing all the information needed to establish a safe and effective way to use buprenorphine in your practice to the benefit of your patients.
I have more appreciation for those seeking pain management and feel more confident about treating their pain.

GA Family Medicine Provider – February 10, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:07:41-04:00

GA Family Medicine Provider – February 10, 2019

I have more appreciation for those seeking pain management and feel more confident about treating their pain.
Excellent material!

Family Medicine Provider – July 20, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:16:38-04:00

Family Medicine Provider – July 20, 2018

Excellent material!
This is a MUST read material. Outstanding, thorough presentation.

Virginia Beach Internal Medicine Provider  – August 20, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:37:47-04:00

Virginia Beach Internal Medicine Provider  – August 20, 2019

This is a MUST read material. Outstanding, thorough presentation.
Excellent training format. It was easy to follow and the information was very useful.

Dr. David L. Wright (Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology)  – February 17, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:16:06-04:00

Dr. David L. Wright (Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology)  – February 17, 2019

Excellent training format. It was easy to follow and the information was very useful.
I enjoyed taking this course and feel much more confident in my knowledge and competency of Buprenorphine!

Scottsdale, AZ Family Medicine Provider – December 30, 2018

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:42:18-04:00

Scottsdale, AZ Family Medicine Provider – December 30, 2018

I enjoyed taking this course and feel much more confident in my knowledge and competency of Buprenorphine!
The country is in need of your opioid dependence treatment services. Get trained!

Par Fatteh, M.D. (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) – December 2, 2018

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:39:24-04:00

Par Fatteh, M.D. (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) – December 2, 2018

The country is in need of your opioid dependence treatment services. Get trained!
PDF format is helpful because you don't need to worry about saving your place or staying logged in. Easy to download.

Family Medicine Provider  – February 17, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:14:49-04:00

Family Medicine Provider  – February 17, 2019

PDF format is helpful because you don't need to worry about saving your place or staying logged in. Easy to download.
A convenient and effective method to gain knowledge regarding the use of buprenorphine for OUD and OBOT.

Duluth Family Medicine Provider  – February 20, 2019

Training Activity
2019-05-08T13:34:06-04:00

Duluth Family Medicine Provider  – February 20, 2019

A convenient and effective method to gain knowledge regarding the use of buprenorphine for OUD and OBOT.
I learned a lot about addiction as well as treating addiction through this site -- to me, this was an excellent learning experience for information I've had no prior experience or training with. Thank you!

Kathleen OHanlon (Family Practice) – January 6, 2019

Training Activity
2019-02-05T16:43:41-04:00

Kathleen OHanlon (Family Practice) – January 6, 2019

I learned a lot about addiction as well as treating addiction through this site -- to me, this was an excellent learning experience for information I've had no prior experience or training with. Thank you!
Efficient, helpful, and effective. Thank you!

Berkely Psychiatrist – September 6, 2018

Training Activity
2018-12-10T20:14:57-04:00

Berkely Psychiatrist – September 6, 2018

Efficient, helpful and effective. Thank you!

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