Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
Stay compliant and protect patient safety by mastering the validation of prescriptions for controlled substances. This 2 CE course is designed for healthcare professionals and fulfills the continuing education requirements of the Michigan and Florida Board of Pharmacy.
About this course
Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances is a continuing education course for healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This course fulfills the Michigan and Florida Board of Pharmacy’s mandatory requirement on controlled substances.
With the ongoing opioid crisis and increasing regulations, understanding how to accurately validate prescriptions is crucial to ensuring patient safety, maintaining legal compliance, and minimizing the risk of diversion or misuse. This course delivers a comprehensive overview of controlled substances, covering both federal and Florida state laws, DEA schedules, and the responsibilities of healthcare providers in the prescribing and dispensing process.
Core topics include:
Criteria for authenticating and validating controlled substance prescriptions
Recognizing red flags for fraudulent, altered, or inappropriate prescriptions
Legal and ethical obligations in dispensing controlled substances
Effective communication with prescribers and patients
Documentation and reporting requirements
Strategies to identify and prevent prescription drug abuse and diversion
Through case studies and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to identify suspicious prescriptions, intervene appropriately, and ensure best practices in controlled substance management. The course is designed to enhance your clinical decision-making, reduce liability, and improve patient care outcomes.
Upon completion, credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor for hassle-free compliance requirements. Stay current with regulations and help safeguard your practice and your patients—enroll today!
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Instructors
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.
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