Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 4: Treating Pain Safely

Description

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This module will discuss the 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute, subacute, and chronic pain. It will discuss the different pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for acute and chronic pain, as well as provide an understanding of discharge pain management in the hospital. It will provide an understanding of the benefits and risks of tapering patients on opioids and educate providers on when they should consider tapering and how to do so.

Approximate time to complete the course: 1 hour
Learner content includes: video and corresponding course handouts
Participants have unlimited time to complete this course and access course materials

This training module is part of a training suite that has been developed in accordance with the recommendations from the DEA and SAMHSA for the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. This requirement applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, dentists, and other practitioners that prescribe controlled substances who are applying for or renewing their DEA license after June 27, 2023.

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Target Audience

This program is recommended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, dentists, and other practitioners that prescribe controlled substances.

Objectives

• Identify and apply the 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute, subacute, and/or chronic pain
• Identify and apply the STOP Act of 2017
• Evaluate the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for acute and chronic pain
• Examine when and how to taper tapering patients on opioids

Faculty

• Carriedelle H. Fusco, RN, MSN, FNP-BC