Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses

Fulfills the WV Board of Nursing requirement of 3 contact hours of continuing education on drug diversion and responsible prescribing of controlled substances. Per Chapter 30-1-7a, each nurse issued an initial license must complete 3 contact hours of CE for drug diversion training, best-practice prescribing of controlled substances training, and training on prescribing and administration of an opioid antagonist if they prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances as that term is defined in Section 60A-1-101 of this code. CEU course covers preventing prescription drug misuse/abuse, managing chronic pain, risk factors, and WV evidence-based guidelines for prescribing drugs.

This course fulfills the requirement of 3 hours of continuing education for drug diversion training and best-practice prescribing of controlled substances for West Virginia nurses.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will better understand best-practice prescribing of controlled substances, how to prevent drug diversion, and how to administer an opioid antagonist. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:

  • Discuss the scope of prescription drug misuse and diversion.
  • Identify components of best-practice prescribing for opioid medications.
  • Summarize the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
  • Describe the West Virginia Safe and Effective Management of Pain (SEMP) Guidelines.
  • Explain various strategies designed to prevent prescription drug misuse and diversion.
  • Discuss considerations for the use of the opioid antagonist naloxone.

Additional Information

Partner: 
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.
State Approved: 
West Virginia
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Pharmacology
Course opens: 
04/23/2025
Course expires: 
02/29/2028
Cost:
$30.00
Rating: 
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$30.00

Available Credit

  • 3.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Pharmacology

Price

Cost:
$30.00
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