he controlled substances education course opens with a review the pathophysiology and assessment of acute and chronic pain. Subsequent topics include: the therapeutic management of acute and chronic pain; psychiatric and behavioral conditions requiring the use of scheduled medications; assessment, evaluation, and documentation; legal and ethical responsibilities; and drug misuse, abuse, diversion, and addiction.

This course satisfies requirements of Business and Professional Code section 3502.1(c)(2), under the California Department of Consumer Affairs, PA Board.

The California Department of Consumer Affairs, Physician Assistant Board (Business and Professions Code section 3502.1) requires a physician assistant obtain patient specific authority prior to writing a drug order for a controlled substance (Schedule II). If a physician assistant completes an approved education course in controlled substances and if delegated by a supervising physician, this requirement is waived. This is an approved course.