COLORADO PHYSICIAN
Dear Colleagues, All physicians (MD/DO) licensed by the state of Colorado who prescribe opioids must complete at least two (2) hours of training on prescribing opioids per C.R.S. 12-30-114, unless exempt. The training must include the following topics/areas: best practices for opioid prescribing according to the most recent version of the division’s guidelines for the safe prescribing and dispensing of opioids; recognition of substance use disorders; referral of patients with substance use disorders for treatment; the potential harm of inappropriately limited prescriptions to chronic pain patients; best practices for prescribing benzodiazepines; and the use of the electronic prescription drug monitoring program.
Effective June 27, 2023, renewing DEA-registered practitioners must complete eight (8) hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or substance use disorders.
The InforMed Colorado Medical Licensure Program is designed to fulfill this mandatory requirement for physicians (MD/DO) in Colorado. Completion of this program satisfies the two (2) hour requirement on best practices for prescribing opioids as well as eight (8) hours on the DEA’s new one-time MATE requirement.
Thank you for choosing lnforMed as your CME provider. We strive to create a high quality, streamlined program for our colleagues. Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Best Regards, The lnforMed CME Team
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