Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Module 8: Treating Pain Safely 201

Description

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This module will review understanding pain and the 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids. It will provide an in-depth discussion of the different pharmacological treatments for acute and chronic pain and their efficacy. It will also discuss enhanced recovery after surgery and discharge pain management. Finally, it will discuss using buprenorphine to treat pain. Overall, this module will provide a deeper dive into how to safely treat chronic and acute pain.

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

• Define the types of pain and pain phenomenons
• Identify and apply the CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute, subacute, and/or chronic pain
• List and differentiate the opioid alternatives for acute and chronic pain
• Examine enhanced recovery after surgery and discharge pain management
• Identify buprenorphine options for treating pain

Faculty

• Blake Fagan, MD