Controlled Substance Prescribing Verification and the Shocking Reality of True Crime Stories
This concise three-hour continuing education presentation provides an intensive exploration of the intersection between controlled substances and public health. Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in a time-efficient manner, this course delivers essential insights into the regulatory, ethical, and societal dimensions of controlled substance use and misuse. To connect theory to practice, the presentation will include brief but impactful discussions and analyses of law enforcement encounters related to illegal distribution and unscrupulous practices involving controlled substances. Participants will gain immediate insights into persistent real-world issues.
Unlocking Effective Treatments – Pharmacology for Substance Use Disorder Continuing Education Course
This program covers assessment and diagnosis techniques, providing insights into evidence-based medication options for effective addiction treatment. By the end of this course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed prescribing decisions, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorder. Don't miss this transformative learning experience to elevate your proficiency in addiction medicine.
This is such a pain in the…Mouth! How to Treat Oral Pain and the Role of Opioids
Only 65% of the US population sees a dentist on a regular basis. Dentists are the experts in diagnosing and managing oral pain, but primary, urgent, and emergency care providers are often called upon to help patients with oral pain. This course will teach you to distinguish between the most common causes of oral pain, differentiate the origins of the pain, and apply interprofessional pain management techniques.
Mastering Pain – Mindful Behavioral Techniques for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Pain Patients
Interprofessional collaboration enhances the quality of life for individuals with chronic pain. Mindfulness meditation may be used as a nonpharmacologic therapy to support the individual with chronic pain. This course will introduce mindfulness, lead students through a mindfulness practice, and discuss the interprofessional collaboration of professionals who care for individuals with chronic pain, including mindfulness as a therapy.
Bottled Abyss – A Deep Dive into Alcohol Use Disorder among Vulnerable Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a brain disorder that is characterized by the inability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse consequences. This session explores in detail the genetics, causes and risk factors of AUD, as well as comorbidities, screening, diagnosis, brief intervention, and referral for treatment (SBIRT). Special populations including adolescents, women, and veterans are discussed. Great attention is given to treatment options including pharmacotherapeutic agents.
Chronic Pain – Therapies, Treatment, and Management Options
Chronic pain afflicts millions of Americans, results from a variety of causes, and contributes to missed work as well as increased financial burden. This course will review common causes of chronic pain, diagnosis and imaging, as well as pharmacologic management and non-pharmacologic treatment options. The learner will also learn the interprofessional roles in the team-based management of chronic pain. The intersection of chronic pain and diversity, equity and special populations will be explored.
Safe Opiate Prescribing 3HR
Discussion of the opioid epidemic, pertinent pharmacology, safe prescribing practices, current CDC Opioid guidelines, special populations, and Addiction and Substance Use Disorder. Case Scenarios presented for application.
Safe Opiate Prescribing 1HR
In this course, students will discuss a broad overview of the role of health care workers in appropriate, evidence-based use of opiates, and in screening and treatment of substance use disorders.