
About
The 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 is designed to meet the needs of prescribing medical providers, particularly physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and physicians (MDs/DOs).
Six (6) CE/CME credits (PAs: Category 1 CME)
Successful completion of this course (attendance, post-test, evaluation):
- Allows PAs to write for controlled substances without patient-specific approval [CA]
- Satisfies requirements of Business and Professions Code section 3502.1(c)(2), under California Department of Consumer Affairs, PA Board
- Allows NPs to order/prescribe/furnish Schedule II medications [CA]
- Satisfies requirements of Business and Profession Code, Section 2836.1(g)(3) and meets California Board of Registered Nursing continuing education requirement for controlled substances Schedule II approval for NPs
For PAs in California: This course satisfies requirements of Business and Professional Code section 3502.1(c)(2), under the California Department of Consumer Affairs, PA Board