Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SEPCSID
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss Florida statutory limits on prescribing Schedule II-V controlled substances
Present clinical practice guidelines for treating chronic non-malignant pain and acute pain with opiates.
Introduce the responsibilities prescribers have in consulting the electronic prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)
Determine signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse.
Review tapering off protocols for opioid therapy.
Discuss non-opioid therapies.
Outline:
Objectives. 2
Introduction. 3
Prescription Opiates for Pain Management 4
Standards of Practice for Treating Chronic Nonmalignant Pain. 5
Patient Records. 8
Standards of Practice for Treating Acute Pain. 9
E-FORCSE® - Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.. 11
Sign and Symptoms of Abusing Prescribed Medications. 13
Referrals for Suspected Drug Abuse. 14
Risk Assessment Tools. 14
Tapering Protocol 16
Alternative Means of Pain Management 17
Conclusion. 21
References. 22
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.