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Course applies toward state CE requirements and hours needed for your FL RN license renewal. View Terms
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The course was easy to understand, well put together and allowed me to take it at my own pace. Very informative is identifying OUD risk, treating acute and chronic pain, treatment options and discussing benefits of prescribing naloxone
Good review of known material and increased my personal knowledge. In a time that opioid prescribing is scary this bundled helped to assure that I am prescribing in the safest manor to my patient population.
THIS WAS AMAZING. This is really the first CME course that was formatted in a way that had a good flow and I felt like I learned along the way. Thank you so much for formatting in this fashion!
very educational course. Very informative. I am not a prescriber, but a nurse however this course was a great review and taught me things I did not know!
Fulfill the DEA MATE 8-hour requirement in one bundle. Update pain pharmacology, MOUD for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and controlled substance best practices to treat SUD, manage pain safely, and reduce misuse and diversion.
Fulfill the DEA MATE 8-hour requirement in one bundle. Update pain pharmacology, MOUD for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and controlled substance best practices to treat SUD, manage pain safely, and reduce misuse and diversion.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Pain Management: A Guide to Safe Prescribing (4 hrs)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to:
Distinguish between pathophysiological mechanisms of nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain.
Evaluate common acute and chronic pain etiologies to determine appropriate pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions.
Apply multidimensional assessment strategies that account for culture, bias, and psychosocial factors in the pain experience.
Differentiate between tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction to prevent misdiagnosis.
Implement risk-mitigation strategies, including the use of PDMP, to support safe opioid prescribing and prevent diversion.
Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use (3 hrs)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to
Analyze federal and state controlled-substance prescribing requirements, including PDMP use, documentation standards, and compliance workflows.
Demonstrate evidence-based pain management principles and appropriate prescribing to reduce patient risk while supporting effective symptom control.
Compare clinical strategies for acute pain management, including multimodal interventions, with palliative care approaches for patients with serious illness.
Implement validated screening and response protocols for patients exhibiting signs of substance misuse, opioid misuse, or substance use disorder.
Evaluate ethical, legal, and patient-centered clinical frameworks for prescribing and care coordination within the professional scope of practice.
Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring (1 hr)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to
Analyze misuse risk factors using validated screening tools, PDMP data, and comorbidity assessment.
Implement safe prescribing protocols for opioids and benzodiazepines, addressing co-prescribing risks and harm reduction strategies.
Evaluate non-pharmacologic and non-opioid options as part of a whole-person pain management plan, using controlled substances only when benefits outweigh risks with appropriate monitoring.
This 8-hour bundle satisfies the federal MATE Act's one-time opioid/substance use disorder training requirement for DEA registration by combining three ACCME-accredited courses. Pain Management: A Guide to Safe Prescribing (4 hrs) covers pain pathophysiology, multidimensional assessment, and safe opioid prescribing with PDMP-based risk mitigation. Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use (3 hrs) addresses federal/state controlled-substance compliance, evidence-based pain and palliative care, and validated substance-use-disorder screening. Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring (1 hr) applies the 2022 CDC guideline strategies for misuse-risk screening, safe co-prescribing, and non-opioid alternatives. Together, prescribers gain a complete, guideline-aligned foundation in safe controlled-substance prescribing.
Courses Included:
Pain Management: A Guide to Safe Prescribing
Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use
Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring
Introduction
Most Common Causes for Pain Management
How is Pain Assessed?
Regulatory, Legal, and Documentation Requirements for Controlled Substances
Bias, Culture, and Pain Assessment
How is Pain Managed?
Safe Opioid Prescribing for Acute and Chronic Pain
Opioid / Non-Opioid Medications and Treatments
Identifying and Managing Opioid Misuse, Addiction, and Diversion
Evidence-Based Pain Management Models
Pain Management for Terminally Ill and Palliative Care Patients
Complementary and Alternative Pain Management
Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Therapies
Addictions
Comprehensive Management of Patients with Pain and Coexisting Substance Use Disorders
Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction
Conclusion
Navigating the Opioid Crisis and Regulatory Reform
Federal and State Prescribing Requirements
Patient-Centered Considerations in Pain, Palliative Care, and Addiction Risk
Treatment of Pain in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Comprehensive Palliative Medicine and Non-Pain Symptom Management
Screening and the Neurobiology of Addiction
Evidence-Based Responses to Opioid Use Disorder
Ethical and Legal Frameworks in End-of-Life Care
Key Takeaways and Conclusion
Overview
Epidemiology, Public Health, and Regulatory Context
Risk Assessment, Patient Selection, and a Whole-Person Approach
Responsible Prescribing of Opioids and Benzodiazepines
Monitoring, Documentation, and Recognizing SUD
Tapering and Non-Pharmacologic Alternatives
Key Takeaways
References
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
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This course, "DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management", provides 8 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Yes, this course is accredited by Dentistry, Nursing, Physician, Physician - ACCME - 4 Hours. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
This course is especially relevant for: Medical Doctor, Dentist, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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The course was easy to understand, well put together and allowed me to take it at my own pace. Very informative is identifying OUD risk, treating acute and chronic pain, treatment options and discussing benefits of prescribing naloxone
This course is guaranteed to meet or exceed your expectations for convenience and quality. View Terms
Includes all state CE requirements and hours needed for your license renewal. View Terms
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
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