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20ME067 - Treating Pain Safely: An Update for Prescribers

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20ME067 - Treating Pain Safely: An Update for Prescribers

Location

Wilkes Community College
The Walker Center
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Dates & Times

Dec 9, 2019 5:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Contact

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This is an open program available to providers in the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin

Questions: Contact Kayla Rice at kayla.rice@mahec.net

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 with non-opioid pain treatments and how to recognize substance use/opioid use disorders.

This program will include the required topics outlined by the 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

This program includes up to 3.0 hours of controlled substance content. Per NCAC rules: 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. This program has been approved by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board as meeting the CE requirement on the abuse of controlled substances for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.

By registering for this workshop, you are granting permission for your contact information to be shared with Project Lazarus which is a joint provider of this continuing education activity.

Jointly Provided By

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In Collaboration With

Wilkes Opioid Response Program

Objectives

check Describe and examine the impact of the opioid crisis
check Summarize and apply the STOP Act of 2017
check Discuss the effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Treatment
check Identify and apply the CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute and/or chronic pain
check List and differentiate the opioid alternatives for acute and chronic pain
check Interpret how stigma and bias create barriers to effective treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Audience

The program is recommended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and podiatrists in the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin.

This program is also suitable for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Speakers

Blake Fagan, MD

Additional Resources

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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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