Prescribing Controlled Substances

Overview

The prescribing controlled substances course developed by the Baptist Health Quality Network and CME Program equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge and skills to address the opioid crisis effectively. Engage with a robust curriculum that covers the opioid abuse crisis in Florida, new legislative requirements, evidence-based prescribing standards, and more, all presented by leading experts in the field.

Approved by the Florida Board of Medicine, the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, the Florida Board of Dentistry, the Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine, and the Florida Board of Physician Assistants. This course meets the controlled substance bill (House Bill 21) requirements for biennial license renewal and addresses educational requirements established by the MATE Act. 

This course is NOT intended for nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the scope of the opioid abuse crisis in Florida. 
  • Explain new Florida laws and rules regarding prescribing controlled substances and comply with practitioner requirements under the new regulations. 
  • Follow the current evidence-based standard for prescribing opioids and other controlled substances, including prescribing of emergency opioid antagonists.  
  • Identify inpatients who would benefit from non-opioid alternatives and non-pharmacological therapies for pain while maintaining optimal patient care and pain management. 
  • Implement best practices in the outpatient setting when prescribing controlled substances and consider alternative therapies. 
  • Explain the mechanisms of action that trigger addiction in certain patients and not in others. 
  • Identify patients at risk of addiction following opioid treatment for acute pain and implement prevention strategies. 

Additional Information

Partner: 
Baptist Health
State Approved: 
Florida
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
02/01/2025
Course expires: 
01/31/2026
Cost:
$9.95
Rating: 
0

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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Price

Cost:
$9.95
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This course is offered through Baptist Health. 

 

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