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19ME019 - Treating Pain Safely: Fewer Opioids and Better Results Controlled Substances Education for Prescribers

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19ME019 - Treating Pain Safely: Fewer Opioids and Better Results Controlled Substances Education for Prescribers

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Pisgah Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Oct 30, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Contact

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Literature has shown that prescribers receive little education on the treatment of pain, resulting in less effective pain treatment with worse outcomes. Attendees will learn the evidence-based analysis of the relative effectiveness of medications and their side effects, recommendations on how to improve treatment of acute and chronic pain, and recognizing substance use/opioid use disorders. This program will include the three required topics outlined by the new CME requirement in 21 NCAC 32R .0101:

• Controlled substances prescribing practices
• Recognizing signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances
• Controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management

As of July 1, 2017 all physicians (other than residents), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, and dentists who prescribe controlled substances must satisfy the controlled-substance prescribing CE requirements as set forth by their licensing boards; requirements vary by discipline and board. Physicians must follow the CME requirement per 21 NCAC 32R .0101 and will turn in record of controlled substance CME when they renew licensure.

Same course content, alternate date: April 4, 2019

Audience

The program is recommended for physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and podiatrists.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge based educational activity, participants will be able to:

check Describe the impact of the opioid crisis
check Identify the CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain
check Identify the CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain
check Discuss what to do with patients on opioids that fall outside the guidelines

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$45.00

Early Registration Fee - Pharmacy Residents

$20.00

Early Registration Fee - Students (proof of enrollment required at check in)

$20.00

Early Registration Fee - MAHEC Employees

$20.00

Registration Fee

$60.00

Registration Fee - Pharmacy Residents

$35.00

Registration Fee - Students (proof of enrollment required at check in)

$35.00

Registration Fee - MAHEC Employees

$35.00

Speakers

Blake Fagan, MD

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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