2 Credit HoursPatient Safety
Opioid Prescribing & Pain Management
Evidence-based opioid prescribing and pain management. Covers the opioid epidemic, CDC prescribing guidelines, risk assessment tools, opioid use disorder recognition and treatment, non-opioid alternatives, and the legal and regulatory framework including DEA enforcement.
Topics Covered
- Opioid epidemic overview and mortality trends
- CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline (2022 update)
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Opioid use disorder recognition and MAT/MOUD
- Non-opioid pain management alternatives
- Legal and regulatory framework (DEA, state requirements)
Exam Requirements
Review Questions
6
Throughout the course material
Final Exam Questions
10
Multiple choice, 4 options each
Passing Score
70%
Minimum requirement
Time Limit
1 Year
Self-paced from enrollment
Certificate of Completion
Upon passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate including all required fields:
- Provider name
- Program name
- Program number (upon approval)
- Program dates
- Credit hours awarded
- Instructor signature
- Your name
- Unique certificate number