
Applying CDC’s Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids: Module 1: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: Recommendations from CDC (Web Based)
This module will look at the CDC recommendations regarding the prescription of opioids for chronic pain. Given that it is sometimes hard to determine when acute pain becomes chronic pain, recommendations are also included related to prescribing opioids for acute pain. You will have the opportunity to examine the implications of these recommendations for treating your patients, and to practice making the best choices for their overall health and well-being.
Please refer to the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain for additional information as needed during this training.
Target Audience
The following training is targeted towards physicians, registered nurses, and other professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Why a guideline for prescribing opioids is needed
- Key recommendations in the CDC guideline for prescribing opioids
- The potential benefits of implementing the CDC recommendations for prescribing opioids
Additional Information
Continuing Medical Education for Physicians (CME):
In support of improving patient care, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this Enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education for Nurses (CNE):
In support of improving patient care, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 0.9 nursing contact hours.
IACET Continuing Education Units (CEU):
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU's for this program.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.90 ANCC
This course is offered through Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO).
To take this course you will be redirected to TCEO's website. You must login or create an account with TCEO in order to complete this activity.
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