Controlled Substances and Substance Abuse: Best Practices for the Healthcare Professional - 3 CE - Continuing Education Course

Controlled Substances and Substance Abuse: Best Practices for the Healthcare Professional - 3 CE

Build your knowledge of controlled substances, safe prescribing, and misuse prevention. This 3-hour course meets Florida APRN Board’s CE requirement. Credits are reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.

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About this course

Controlled Substances and Substance Abuse: Best Practices for the Healthcare Professional – 3 CE is a continuing education (CE) course designed to help healthcare professionals navigate the complexities of prescribing and managing controlled substances while reducing the risk of misuse and diversion. As substance use disorders and the opioid epidemic continue to challenge the healthcare system, informed clinical practices are more important than ever.

This course is ideal for nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals committed to improving patient safety and minimizing the potential for drug abuse in their practice.

Key topics include:

The scope and impact of the drug abuse epidemic in the United States

Definitions and distinctions between drug misuse, abuse, and addiction

The classification of controlled substances by schedule, with examples

Commonly misused and diverted medications and how diversion occurs

Patient and provider behaviors that may signal misuse or diversion

Risk factors that increase the likelihood of substance misuse or diversion

Prescribing best practices to prevent abuse, including screening and monitoring

Through real-world examples and practical strategies, learners will gain the tools to identify red flags, implement prevention measures, and make informed prescribing decisions.

This course fulfills the Florida APRN Board’s requirement on the Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances and is suitable for all healthcare professionals dedicated to reducing the risks of controlled substance misuse.

Release Date:06/20/2023
Expiration Date:06/20/2026
Review Date:06/20/2026
Universal Activity Number:0657-0000-23-096-H08-P 0657-0000-23-096-H08-T
Ce Broker Id:20-682862
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Agd Number:386503
Activity Format:Enduring
Target Audience:
Dental Therapist
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers
Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed Midwife
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dental Hygienist
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Advanced Dental Assistant
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurses
Forensic Nurse-CSA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Psychiatric Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Dentist
Registered Nurse
Long-Term Care Facility Administrators
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nursing Home Administrator
Dental Technician
Community Dental Health Coordinator
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Dental Lab
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Denturist
Registered Dental Assistant
General Dentist
Pharmacy Technician
Dental Assistant Radiographer
Dental Assistant
Category:Pharmacology, Scope of Practice, Pain Management, Substance Abuse

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Course Accreditation

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for respiratory therapy professionals.

  • Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

  • Florida Board of Respiratory Care

  • Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals

  • MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners

  • Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care

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John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP

John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.

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