Safer Opioid Prescribing for Pain in Adolescents and Young Adults in Outpatient Settings

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

  • Explain the epidemiology of pain and opioid-related harm in the US, with a focus on adolescents and young adults ("youth")
  • Describe treatment of acute and chronic pain according to evidence-based guidelines and prescribe opioids in a manner that reduces the likelihood of risk for long-term opioid use and addiction
  • Summarize evidence-based screening and treatment for youth with opioid use disorder

Additional Information

Partner: 
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
06/27/2019
Course expires: 
07/31/2025
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
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