Prescribing Controlled Substances for Chronic Pain Management

Green Clock Hours: 1.25

Chronic pain is a common disorder for which healthcare providers often prescribe controlled substances, such as opioids. Prescription opioids can alleviate pain in certain patients, but the risk of misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose means providers need to evaluate the risks and benefits for each patient. This course will educate healthcare providers on the role of prescription controlled substances along with other therapies for chronic pain, using recommendations from current national guidelines. Upon completion of this course, providers should be able to identify which patients can benefit from chronic opioid therapy while monitoring for necessary adjustments during the course of their treatment.

The goal of this course is to educate healthcare providers on methods for safe and responsible administration of controlled substances for the management of chronic pain.



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Course Description

Chronic pain is a common disorder for which healthcare providers often prescribe controlled substances, such as opioids. Prescription opioids can alleviate pain in certain patients, but the risk of misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose means providers need to evaluate the risks and benefits for each patient. This course will educate healthcare providers on the role of prescription controlled substances along with other therapies for chronic pain, using recommendations from current national guidelines. Upon completion of this course, providers should be able to identify which patients can benefit from chronic opioid therapy while monitoring for necessary adjustments during the course of their treatment.

The goal of this course is to educate healthcare providers on methods for safe and responsible administration of controlled substances for the management of chronic pain.



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