Prescribing Controlled Substances Safely: A DEA Requirement 8 Contact Hours, 8 Pharmacological Hours
Release Date: May 1, 2023
Expiration Date: May 1, 2026
Faculty Humberto Reinoso, Ph.D., FNP-BC, ENP-BC, serves as Assistant Professor and Nurse Practitioner Coordinator at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University. Dr. Reinoso’s clinical responsibilities have progressively evolved as his role in healthcare changed during the past 16 years of clinical practice. Initially, as a registered nurse (RN), he focused on providing the best care possible for patients at the bedside of a busy emergency department (ED) in a teaching hospital in south Florida. As an emergency nurse practitioner (NP), he focused on coordinating and improving patient care in the ED through prescribed interventions and advanced care. Having expanded his role and practice as a dual-certified advanced practice provider, he was granted a greater understanding of how nursing and medicine intertwine. As an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP), he oversees a full range of nursing care for emergency department patients. Dr. Reinoso received his Ph.D. from Barry University in Miami, Florida. He incorporates current guidelines and real-world scenarios as innovative pedagogical content delivery methods. His passion for nursing education has evolved as healthcare demands on the practitioner, patient, and community have become more complex. Preparing nurses to sharpen their skills and perform at the level of advanced practice providers has become his passion. His pedagogical approach focuses on bridging clinical practice with theoretical/didactic content. As an Assistant Professor and the Nurse Practitioner Coordinator at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, he can combine his passion for clinical practice and the education of future advanced practice professionals Humberto Reinoso has disclosed that he has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Robyn B. Caldwell, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP, earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Samford University in Course overview Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Pharmacists, and Dentists care for patients with disorders in many healthcare settings. Individuals may seek care for an acute illness or worsening of a chronic condition. Often, pain is the leading reason for seeking medical care. Appropriate prescribing practices are critical for all medications, but controlled substances require special attention. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) all have a role in controlled medication schedules. Prescribers must Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Differentiate among substance use disorders and associated concepts, including diversion. Examine the roles of the DEA, FDA, and HHS in scheduling- controlled substances and enforcing controlled substance laws and regulations. a. Controlled substance act. Differentiate the DEA Controlled Substance Schedules and prescribing regulations. a. DEA Controlled Substance Schedules. b. Schedules of a controlled substance (I, II, III, IV, V). Examine medical marijuana legislation.
nursing administration with an emphasis on nursing education in 2013, A postmaster certificate as a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) from Wilkes University in 2022, a postmasters certificate as a family nurse practitioner from Delta State University in 2003, a master’s degree in nursing administration (MSN) in 1996, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 1990 from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Caldwell has worked in various healthcare settings throughout her 32- year career, including adult and pediatric emergency nursing, nursing administration, and nursing education (LPN to DNP) in community college and university settings. She has published and presented on topics relevant to nursing education and patient outcomes at local, state, and national venues. Dr. Caldwell currently works in a rural urgent care setting. Robyn B. Caldwell has disclosed that she has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Reviewer Robin McCormick, DNP, RN has been a nurse leader for over 23 years in nursing practice, leadership, management, and education. Dr. McCormick earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Troy University in 2018, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Alabama in 2007, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 2000 from Troy University. Dr. McCormick has published and presented topics relevant to nursing practice and education on the local, national, and international levels. With a passion for improving community health outcomes, McCormick’s research focuses on mental health, maternal-child outcomes, and community health. In addition, Dr. McCormick strives to develop training that will empower individuals and communities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being. Robin McCormick has disclosed that she has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. understand federal and state requirements for all controlled substances. This course will provide a general review of federal and state-controlled substance regulations and the prescribing practices for controlled substances. Additionally, substance use disorders are complex phenomena affecting many lives. This course also reviews common substance use disorders, including alcohol, anxiolytics, stimulants, hallucinogens, and tobacco/ vaping. However, the focus is on clinical safety considerations when prescribing non-cancer-related opioid medications for acute/chronic pain in adults. Describe essential considerations when prescribing controlled substances, including regulatory exceptions and clinical concerns. a. Nurse practitioners prescribing controlled substances: requirements. b. Integrative Therapies. Controlled substance prescribing practices. a. Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). b. Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS). c. Facsimile and oral prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances. d. Schedules III-V controlled substance prescribing considerations.
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Book Code: AUS3024
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