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

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

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Jun 20, 2025 12:00 PM – Jun 20, 2026 12:00 PM

Contact

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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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Audience

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

Objectives

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

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee

$25.00

Speakers

Blake Fagan, MD

Additional Resources

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 two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five 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 five 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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