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Pharmacy CE ACPE Accredited Continuing Education for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians |
Opioid Primer: How to Support Safe Opioid Prescribing – 2 CE

Activity Overview
Following the 2018 release of the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals have become increasingly involved in the identification and management of substance use disorders. However, the wording of the guidelines has created ambiguity around the appropriateness of opioid use. Improving understanding of chronic opioid therapy will allow pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to partner with providers to ensure regimens are safe and effective.
This CPE activity will focus on presenting guidelines as a “guideline” rather than a black and white application for all patients. Areas of ambiguity such as MED cut-offs will be addressed. Tools to help determine the safety and efficacy of therapy will be introduced. The relationship between mental health conditions and opioid use will also be discussed.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Â Identify how Key Recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2016 Guidelines on Chronic Opioid Use for Non-Cancer Pain can be applied to patient care scenarios
- Recognize the differences between opioid dependence and opioid addiction
- Describe the basics of opioid tapering
Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Â Review the Key Recommendations from Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2016 Guidelines on Chronic Opioid Use for Non-Cancer Pain
- Identify medications that are classified as opioids
- Recognize the differences between opioid dependence and opioid addiction
Other Healthcare Professional Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Â Review the Key Recommendations from Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2016 Guidelines on Chronic Opioid Use for Non-Cancer Pain
- Identify medications that are classified as opioids
- Recognize the differences between opioid dependence and opioid addiction
Accreditation Statement
AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
AchieveCE is also accredited by the Florida Board of Pharmacy (provider no. 50-20641). This course is approved by CE Broker, with CE Broker No. 20-799357.
AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. GNA Approved Provider Number is 4003268.
AchieveCE is accredited through the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) with provider ID #386503.
Faculty Information
Jineane Venci, PharmD, BCACPÂ received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and PharmaceuticalSciences and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the University of Rochester. She completed a PGY1residency and is board certified in ambulatory pharmacotherapy. She has no actual or potential conflicts of interest to disclose.
Financial Support Disclosure
Content Complexity
  Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts
Delivery Type
Home Study Monograph
Credits
2.0 Contact Hour
Category
Pain Management
C8-Treatment Planning
Prescribing Controlled Substance
Target Audience
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Dental Professional
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nurse
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Social Worker
Activity Type
Knowledge-based
Universal Activity Number
Pharmacist:Â
0657-0000-21-161-H08-P
Pharmacy Technician:
0657-0000-21-161-H08-T
Activity Release Date
May 3, 2021
Activity Expiration Date
May 3, 2024
Cost
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Requirements for Credit
Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CPE Monitor and/or CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.
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Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection:
T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable
4G cellular connection
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