This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of broad categories of medications.
- Create a comprehensive and appropriate client education in relation to prescribed pharmacologic agents.
- Analyze the effects of single and multiple drug regimens on the clients health and functioning.
Overview
In this course, there are two continuing medical education (CME) assignments. The controlled substances assignment requires the documentation of 15 hours of education on controlled substances regarding opioid medication and pain management.
Numerous organizations provide free continuing education on this subject. It is not difficult to find 15 free CME credits for this assignment. However, you may attend a conference if that is more convenient for you. The continuing medical education (CME) certificate must indicate what portion of the conference was related to opioids and pain management and the date must be within the current term you are enrolled in this course.
Below is a list of links that offer free CME. You many need to create an account or register on some or all of these sites. You may also use other CME activities not listed. However, a certificate of completion with earned hours is necessary to show proof of your work.
CME activities for this unit may include but are not limited to:
- Effective pain management
- Risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication
- Identification of patients at risk for substance use disorders
- Counseling patients about the side effects, addictive nature, and proper storage/disposal of prescription medications
- Appropriate prescription quantities for prescription medications that have an increased risk of abuse
Opioid antagonists, overdose prevention treatments, and instances in which a patient may be advised on both the use of and ways to access opioid antagonists and overdose prevention treatments
|
CME Activity |
Earned Hours |
|
New Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Practice |
1 |
|
Identifying Drug Dependence |
1 |
|
Postoperative Pain Management Focus on Counseling and Communication |
0.5 |
|
Postoperative Pain Management Focus on Policies and Protocols |
0.5 |
|
Pain and Addiction: a clinical path to mindfulness |
1 |
|
RAPID Case Study 1: A 34-Year-Old Woman With Hand and Foot Pain |
0.5 |
|
SAFE Opioid Prescribing: Strategies. Assessment. Fundamentals. Education. |
3.5 |
|
PCSS Office-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders Webinar/Self-Study |
8.5 |
|
Total |
16.5 Hours |
Helpful links:
Action Items
- Complete 15 hours of CME in the area of opioid education as described above.
- Keep track of your work.
- Turn in proof of your work. When turning in your assignment, please create a list of all activities including earned hours followed by each CME certificate in the order of the list in one PDF document.
Submission Instructions
By the due date indicated, submit your list of CME activities related to controlled substances along with certificates, all in one document and as described in action item 3.
Grading Criteria
Note that the CME assignments are graded based on completion (pass/fail). That is, you must complete each activity to obtain the associated certificates and show that you have earned 15 hours of CME credit for controlled substances. If you successfully complete this assignment, you will earn 60 points. If not, you will not earn any point (0 point). This is required for you to pass this course.
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