Voices in the Work

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Overview

This Texas Opioid Training Initiative (TXOTI.org) podcast, Voices in the Work, is a continuing education activity that provides listeners with easily accessible, interdisciplinary conversations on substance use disorder (SUD)-related topics. Each season will share new ideas and fresh perspectives while exploring a different SUD-focused theme. This first season features five episodes focused on innovations in SUD curricula and education across multiple health professions, featuring students, faculty, clinicians, and university staff members.

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Course Access & Completion Instructions: You can complete the five course modules at your own pace—you will receive CE credit following completion of each module.
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See Continuing Education Credit below for course completion requirements.

Fee

$0.00

CE Hours

2.50

CE Units

0.250

Activity Type

Knowledge

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists

Pharmacy Technicians

Physicians

Psychiatrists

Physician Assistant

Social Workers

Counselors

Advance Practice Nurses (CME)

Nurse Practitoners (CME)

Nurses

Modules

Using Podcasting to Engage Students in SUD and Public Health Education

Learning Objectives

Describe how podcasting can be used to engage learners in substance use disorder and public health education.
Explain the role of student-faculty collaboration in developing and sustaining a podcast.
Identify how podcasting supports student learning, communication skills, and professional development.
Discuss practical considerations for incorporating podcasting or similar approaches into health professions education.

Host/Moderator

Lindsey Loera, PharmD

PhARM Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Dr. Loera is an assistant professor of practice and associate director of the Pharmacy Addictions Research and Medicine (PhARM) Program at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Her work focuses on improving substance use disorder (SUD) care and expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through research and community-based implementation initiatives. She also develops and delivers training programs that prepare current and future healthcare professionals to respond to SUD using evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.

Financial Disclosure: None of the planners, authors, reviewers, or others in control of educational content for this activity have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Guest

Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA

University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

Dr. Bratberg studies the essential and emerging roles pharmacists play regarding opioid safety, opioid overdose response, risk reduction, and opioid use disorder treatment. He advocates for pharmacists’ expanded roles in medication access, public health promotion, and policy change through research, practice, and teaching. He is the principal investigator on a grant from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), which culminated in the development of a new website, pharmacybridge.org. He is an associate editor of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA), and an active member of the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction (AMERSA).

Activity Number

0067-0000-26-043-H08-P/T

Release Date: Jul 1, 2026

Credit Expiration Date: Jul 1, 2029

CE Hours

0.50

Operation Naloxone: A Decade of Student-Led Overdose Prevention

Learning Objectives

Describe key components of a student-led naloxone education and distribution program.
Discuss key implementation strategies for integrating opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution in academic and community settings.
Identify common barriers and facilitators to sustaining student-led substance use initiatives within academic institutions.
Describe lessons from Operation Naloxone to design or enhance overdose prevention and interprofessional training efforts in their own settings.

Host/Moderator

Lindsey Loera, PharmD

PhARM Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Financial Disclosure: Presenter does not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Guests

Lucas G. Hill, PharmD, FCCP

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Dr. Hill is an associate professor of pharmacy and therapeutics and executive director of the Implementation and Research Center for Healthy Communities (IRC) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He is dedicated to addressing substance use challenges through community - engaged research and workforce development. Dr. Hill's primary research focus is identifying, exploring, and addressing gaps in pharmacy implementation of evidence-based substance use services. He also works to advance the spectrum of substance use care through service on the AMERSA Board of Directors, the JACCP Editorial Board, and the National Methadone Access and Quality Commission.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Hill has been paid to serve as an expert witness on behalf of Kroger, Albertsons, Publix, and Meijer in civil litigation related to opioid dispensing.

Kate J. Lower, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT

The University of Texas at Austin

Kate Lower is the inaugural director of SHIFT, a university-wide initiative at the University of Texas at Austin aimed to change the culture of substance use on college campuses from one of default misuse to one grounded in well-being. As part of this initiative, she has overseen the growth of Operation Naloxone, providing access, distribution, and education around opioid overdose prevention. She also started a program called ‘SHIFT Makers’ which provides alcohol free options in social settings, challenging norms that center alcohol use as a way to create more supportive environments. Kate is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a board-certified dance/movement therapist and worked in clinical settings for over 10 years before finding her way to prevention work in higher education where she’s worked in both private and public urban institutions since 2015. She brings a holistic, mind-body approach to defining and strengthening our emotional and physical well-being and is passionate about fostering community and connection.

Financial Disclosure: Presenter does not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Delandra M. Robinson, PharmD, MPH

The University of Texas at Austin

Delandra Robinson is a pharmacy resident at Parkland Health with interests in psychiatric pharmacy and addiction medicine. She earned her PharmD from The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, where she served as Operation Naloxone Student Director, President of the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) student chapter, and a research assistant with the Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine (PhARM) Program. She plans to pursue a PGY2 residency in psychiatric pharmacy and become a board-certified psychiatric pharmacist.

Financial Disclosure: Presenter does not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Number

0067-0000-26-044-H08-P/T

Release Date: Jul 8, 2026

Credit Expiration Date: Jul 1, 2029

CE Hours

0.50

Training the Team: Simulation in SUD Education

Learning Objectives

Describe the role of simulation-based learning in interprofessional substance use disorder (SUD) education and training.
Discuss key design elements of effective interprofessional simulation experiences.
Identify opportunities and challenges in using simulation for opioid and other SUD training.
Describe practical strategies for developing or enhancing interprofessional simulation experiences in educational and clinical training settings.

Host/Moderator

Lindsey Loera, PharmD

PhARM Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Financial Disclosure: Presenter does not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Guests

Brian Fasolka, PhD, RN, CEN

Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University

Dr. Fasolka is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean in the prelicensure program at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Additionally, he oversees the collaborative interprofessional education program between Rory Meyers and the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. His research and scholarly interests include mentoring in nursing, interprofessional education, global nursing education, and nursing transitions to practice.

Jane Gray, PhD

College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin

Jane Gray is a licensed psychologist, Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Educational Psychology, UT Austin, and the Director of Clinical Training for two professional psychology doctoral programs. In her faculty role she teaches clinically focused courses and prepares students for advanced training in psychology and related health professions. She is active in many collaborative training programs at the University of Texas at Austin. Along with colleagues in multiple departments and colleges at UT, she helps lead the UT Integrated Behavioral Health Scholars program, a cross - campus collaborative that aims to train students in psychology, psychiatry, social work and nursing to provide evidence-based, culturally competent integrated care in underserved communities.

Financial Disclosure: Presenters do not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Number

0067-0000-26-045-H08-P/T

Release Date: Jul 1, 2026

Credit Expiration Date: Jul 1, 2029

CE Hours

0.50

Student Perspectives on Interprofessional SUD Case Learning

Learning Objectives

Describe how interprofessional courses can be designed to support team-based applied learning.
Discuss how a structured, case-based activity can be used to practice interprofessional communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making in substance use disorder (SUD) care.
Identify how elements of complexity and constraint (e.g., competing priorities, limited resources) can be incorporated into learning activities to reflect real-world SUD care.
Describe student-informed insights to design or refine interprofessional learning activities in health professions education.

Host/Moderator

Lindsey Loera, PharmD

PhARM Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Financial Disclosure: Presenter does not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Guests

Meghan Lewis

Meghan Lewis is a second-year student pursuing a Master of Science in Social Work at the UT Austin School of Social Work. Before beginning the Social Work program, she built a career in social impact and public health, working across marketing, product development, and consulting. Her work has supported mission-driven organizations, including 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the CDC Foundation. Meghan plans to graduate in May 2027 and is passionate about supporting individuals through trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Ngoc-Bao Nguyen

Ngoc-Bao (Tina) Nguyen is a doctor of pharmacy candidate in the class of 2029 and holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. As a first-generation college student born in Vietnam, she is passionate about advancing patient-centered care and improving healthcare accessibility for diverse communities.

Luke Rodriguez

Luke Rodriguez is a doctor of pharmacy candidate in the class of 2029 and is a Texas A&M Neuroscience graduate. He aspires to have a future career in psychiatric pharmacy.

Financial Disclosure: Presenters do not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Number

0067-0000-26-046-H08-P/T

Release Date: Jul 22, 2026

Credit Expiration Date: Jul 1, 2029

CE Hours

0.50

Expanding an Addiction Medicine Rotation in Internal Medicine Residency Training

Learning Objectives

Describe the rationale for integrating addiction medicine training into internal medicine residency education.
Describe how an addiction medicine elective rotation was developed and expanded within an internal medicine residency program, including key drivers and decision points.
Discuss how interdisciplinary exposure shapes residents’ understanding of substance use disorder care.

Host/Moderator

Lindsey Loera, PharmD

PhARM Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Financial Disclosure: Presenter does not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Guests

Eugene Brooks Keener, MD

Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Keener a primary care physician with the Healthcare for the Homeless team at CommunityCare, an FQHC in Austin, TX. Dr. Keener provides primary care addiction medicine care in the Wellness and Holistic Addiction Medicine (WHAM) clinic at CommunityCare. In addition, he works with Internal Medicine residents at Dell Medical School as a preceptor and course director for an Addiction Medicine Selective rotation.

Daniel Sledge, BA, LP

PhARM Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Daniel Sledge is a licensed paramedic and the Academic Detailer for the Texans Expanding Access to Compassionate Healthcare for Opioid Use Disorder (TEACH OUD) initiative. He earned his paramedic certification from Temple College and has more than 12 years of experience in the field, including serving as the Lead Paramedic for the Williamson County Mobile Outreach Unit and the Paramedic and Medical Provider Supervisor for the newly-formed Round Rock Fire Department Crisis Response Unit. Daniel is appointed to two federal committees: the SAMHSA Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee (ISUDCC) and the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Countering the US Opioid Epidemic.

Financial Disclosure: Presenters do not have any financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Number

0067-0000-26-047-H08-P/T

Release Date: Jul 29, 2026

Credit Expiration Date: Jul 1, 2029

CE Hours

0.50

Continuing Education Credit

Steps to Complete Modules for CE Credit

This online activity is approved for a maximum of 0.25 CEUs (2.5 contact hours) of continuing education credit (each module is accredited individually for 0.50 contact hour).

To receive CE credit for each module:

Make sure you are registered and logged in (My Account should appear in the top right of the screen).
Select a module by clicking one of the light blue tabs listed above.
Within the module, scroll down to Presentation Materials to view the podcast video and any optional resources.
After viewing the video in its entirety, click the dark blue Complete Evaluation button on the righthand side of the module tab and submit the evaluation with reflection questions to earn CE credit. A certificate with CE credit can be accessed by clicking My Account at the top right of the page, then View/Print CE Credit. The CE certificate remains available in the learner's CE profile for future access.
NOTE: Pharmacy CE credit is automatically transmitted via CPE Monitor using the NABP e-profile ID entered during registration.

Visit the CE accreditation information to view the different types of CE credit offered for this course.

Funding Disclosure

Funding Statement

This presentation is supported by the Texas Targeted Opioid Response, a public health initiative operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, grant award number 1H79TI087739.

The views expressed in this online course do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, Texas Health and Human Services, University of Texas System, UT Austin, the U.S. or Texas Government, or any of the entities they represent.

Questions

If you have questions about course content or CE credit, please email the UT College of Pharmacy Continuing Education Office: UTpharmacyCE@austin.utexas.edu

Voices in the Work

Overview

Registration (FREE)

Fee

CE Hours

CE Units

Activity Type

Target Audience(s)