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Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances for PAs and APRNs
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU WILL HAVE 90 DAYS TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. This course was originally presented live on December 3, 2021.
This comprehensive course addresses the mandatory content for Physician Assistants and APRNs in Florida registered to prescribe Schedule II, III and/or IV controlled substances as allowed by Florida law, effective January 1, 2017. The course was originally presented during a FMA meeting on December 3, 2021. The content of this 3-hour course encompasses the required course for all DEA-authorized prescribers in Florida, including allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists.
Upon completing this course and reviewing the resources, participants should be able to:
Identify specific challenges and risks that may be encountered in prescribing controlled substances like opiates
Describe the Schedules of Controlled Substances as set forth by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Implement best practices for proper prescribing of controlled substances, including appropriate uses for opiates
Clarify the benefits and risks of controlled substances, including risk of opioid addiction
Follow the legal requirements for prescribing controlled substances
Observe the standards of practice for prescribers required under Florida law
Describe various prescribing practices that will protect both patients and prescribers
Discuss available alternatives (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) to controlled substances, particularly opiates
Recognize options for overdose treatment like prescribing of emergency opioid antagonists
Disclosure Information: The planners of this course have nothing to disclose. The speakers for this course, Joshua Lenchus, DO and Becki Poston, B.Pharm, MHL, have nothing to disclose. Instructions for earning credit: Learner must view/listen to the entire recorded course, review the resource materials provided, and complete the required assessment and evaluation questions provided at the end of the activity. Estimated completion time: Three (3) hours Released: December 9, 2021 Expires: December 31, 2024
3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring Material)
The Florida Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Florida Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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