Arizona Physician Ebook Continuing Education

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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC PAIN WITH OPIOID ANALGESICS COURSE ONE | 3 CREDITS Satisfies the Arizona Boards Of Medicine, Osteopathic Examiners and Physician Assistants mandatory requirement of three (3) AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits TM or equivalent on Opioids/Substance Abuse/ Addiction. This course will [partially] satisfy the DEA’s new one-time MATE Requirement This CME learning activity is designed to increase physician knowledge and skills about guideline- recommended principles of pain management, the range of opioid and non-opioid analgesic treatment options, and specific strategies for minimizing opioid analgesic prescription, diversion, and abuse. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A DEA REQUIREMENT COURSE TWO | 8 CREDITS Satisfies The DEA’s New One-Time Mate Requirement Physicians and Physician Assistants (PAs), 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 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. LEARNER RECORDS: ANSWER SHEET & EVALUATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE CREDIT

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