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Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder - 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder - 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Course

Explore FDA-approved medications, prescribing guidance, and policy updates in OUD management. This 2-credit CME for Florida physicians and PAs meets CE requirements. Credits are reported to CE Broker for easy compliance.

Course Features

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Auto reporting toCPE Monitor
Unlimited course attempts

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Explain the current approach to the treatment of opioid use disorder.

  2. Discuss the pharmacological options available for treatment of opioid use disorder and compare them based on their efficacy, safety, potential drug interactions, and availability.

  3. Determine the best course of treatment for an individual patient with an opioid use disorder.

Course description

Opioid use disorder is a chronic, relapsing disease with physical and psychiatric components. It is associated with economic hardship, social isolation, incarceration, increased rates of blood-borne infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and increased mortality. According to the NIH, there were 80,411 deaths involving an opioid in the US in 2021, more than in any previous year. Several guidelines on the management of opioid use disorder are available; all recommend maintenance pharmacotherapy as the standard of care.

Course content

1. Methadone

  • Availability

  • Efficacy

  • Safety

  • Drug Interactions

  • Dosage and Administration

2. Buprenorphine

  • Availability

  • Efficacy

  • Safety

  • Drug Interactions

  • Dosage and Administration

3. Naltrexone

  • Availability

  • Efficacy

  • Safety

  • Drug Interactions

  • Dosage and Administration

4. Alternatives

5. Pregnancy

6. Lactation

7. Treatment of Opioid Overdose

8. Naloxone

  • Availability

  • Pharmacology

  • Adverse Effects

  • Pregnancy

9. Nalmefene

  • Availability

    • Adverse Effects

  • Pregnancy

10. References

11. Post test

Course details

Release Date11/19/2023
Expiration Date05/30/2026
CE Broker ID20-1185666
ACCME Activity Number202583619
Activity TypeKnowledge-based,Contains case-based material

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Substance Use Disorder

Instructor

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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.

Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Certified Chiropractic Physician AssistantMedical DoctorDoctor of OsteopathyDoctor of Osteopathic MedicineDoctor of ChiropracticChiropractic PhysicianPodiatric PhysicianPhysician AssistantOsteopathic Physician

Accreditations

This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials and Policies through the joint providership of CEC, The Medical Letter, and AchieveCE. The Medical Letter is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • Bahamas Medical Council

  • Florida Board of Medicine

  • Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine

  • Florida Council of Medical Physicists

  • Florida Physician Assistants

  • Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants

  • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

  • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Medical Psychologist

  • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

  • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Podiatric Physicians

  • Michigan Board of Medicine

  • Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

  • Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

  • New Hampshire Medical Society

  • South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

  • South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners

  • State Medical Board of Ohio

  • Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

  • Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination

Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder - 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Physician - Medical Letter. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Certified Chiropractic Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractic Physician, Podiatric Physician, Physician Assistant, Osteopathic Physician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

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.

What is your refund policy?

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.

How long do I have to complete this course?

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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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Content Developer and Faculty

  • Luke Porter – Planner, Editor, and Reviewer (AchieveCE)

  • Robert Surratt, MD – Content Developer and Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner

  • Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner

  • Jean-Marie Pflomm, PharmD – Reviewer (The Medical Letter)

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer (AchieveCE)

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, 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 Cable4G cellular connection

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