Expanding Knowledge and Opportunities in Non-Opioid Care
Collaboration for a Healthier Minnesota
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting evidence-based, compassionate care, the AMTA Minnesota Chapter is proud to highlight two important collaborative initiatives.
Together, these programs advance the role of massage therapy in addressing pain management and substance use with professionalism and empathy.
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Northwestern Health Sciences University’s free training module helps massage therapists identify and address opioid and substance use disorder in practice through the SBIRT model.
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The No Pain Project, led by Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), connects patients and healthcare providers with trusted, non-opioid pain management options—inviting massage therapists to be part of this statewide resource.
Free Educational Opportunity:
Identifying and Addressing Opioid and Substance Use Disorder in Practice
Empower your practice with evidence-based education.
Our association is pleased to share a free continuing education opportunity available to AMTA members:
“Identifying and Addressing Opioid and Substance Use Disorder in Practice,” developed by Northwestern Health Sciences University through grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council.
Course Details:
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Free
Format: Online, self-paced module
This training is based on the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model—an evidence-based approach supported by the Minnesota Department of Health for early intervention and treatment of individuals with or at risk for substance use disorder (SUD).
Participants will learn to:
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Understand the prevalence of opioid misuse in Minnesota
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Recognize ethical responsibilities in addressing substance misuse
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Use the SBIRT model for screening, intervention, and referral
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Apply best practices for managing coexisting pain and SUD
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Integrate cultural agility and trauma-informed care into practice
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Take advantage of this no-cost course and strengthen your ability to identify and support individuals affected by substance use.
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Join the No Pain Project – A Partnership with HCMC
A statewide initiative advancing non-opioid care.
We are pleased to introduce The No Pain Project, spearheaded by Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) — a collaborative resource connecting patients and providers with evidence-based, non-opioid, and non-pharmacological pain treatment options.
HCMC is currently seeking licensed massage therapists to feature on its website as a trusted resource for patients and healthcare professionals exploring non-opioid pain care.
How It Works:
The No Pain Project website is a comprehensive tool for anyone seeking effective pain management without the use of opioids.
- Medical providers can use the site to identify qualified providers and explore patient care information.
- Patients can find providers, learn self-management techniques, and discover treatment options to discuss with their healthcare teams.
Interested in being featured?
Visit the No Pain Project website and scroll to the bottom right corner to click:
“Request New or Updated Map Listing.”
Together, We Make a Difference
By engaging in continuing education and collaborative community projects like these, we strengthen our profession’s impact in promoting safe, effective, and compassionate care across Minnesota.