OVERVIEW

Controlled Substances Prescribing – Pain Management is an essential CME/CE course designed to equip healthcare providers with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding the prescription of controlled substances, particularly opioids. Presented by Dr. Onyejekwe, this course examines key aspects of federal and state-specific laws, DEA regulations, and clinical strategies to help providers maintain compliance while delivering effective pain management.

Through a structured and practical format, participants will review legal frameworks, understand drug scheduling, and learn best practices in prescribing controlled substances to minimize risk and enhance patient outcomes. The course also delves into harm reduction strategies, risk mitigation techniques, and evidence-based approaches to opioid prescribing.

This 1-hour online course satisfies multiple state-mandated CME/CE requirements related to prescribing controlled substances, opioid prescribing, pain management, pharmacotherapeutics, and palliative care. It also fulfills the DEA’s MATE Act training requirements for prescribers.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify laws and regulations about controlled substance prescriptions.
  • Implement strategies to ensure prescriptions for controlled substances meet federal and state regulatory requirements.
  • Differentiate between classes of controlled substances approved for pain management.
  • Apply harm reduction strategies and best practices to improve outcomes and reduce misuse in patients receiving controlled substances.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is recommended for:

  • Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurses in states where CME/CE credits in Pain Management, Controlled Substance Prescribing, Opioid Prescribing, or Pharmacotherapeutics are required for license renewal.
  • Healthcare professionals seeking to meet MATE DEA Requirements.
  • Clinicians in specialties such as primary care, pain management, emergency medicine, palliative care, and internal medicine.
  • Prescribers aiming to stay updated on regulatory compliance, safe prescribing practices, and harm reduction techniques.

Did You Know?

  • The U.S. saw over 80,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2022. [CDC, 2023]
  • The MATE Act requires new or renewing DEA-registered practitioners to complete 8 hours of training on opioid and substance use disorders. [DEA, 2023]
  • States like Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts mandate continuing education in controlled substance prescribing for all practicing clinicians.
  • Risk mitigation strategies like PDMP checks and patient agreements are critical tools to prevent prescription drug abuse.
  • Opioids are among the top three classes of drugs responsible for preventable medication-related deaths in the U.S.

COURSE CONTENT

Controlled Substances Prescribing - Pain Management

Duration: 60 mins

Collette Chinwe OnyejekweCollette Chinwe Onyejekwe
Credits

Physician Accreditation Statement
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing medical education by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider #0008305. This activity is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Nursing Accreditation Statement:
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890 for 1 contact hour.

Release Date: March 04, 2025
Expiration Date: November 30, 2026

  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 Contact Hours

    • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPhysician Assistant

    SPECIALITIES

    Family MedicineGeneral PracticeInternal MedicinePrimary CareFamily PracticeGeneral and Internal MedicineFamily and Patient Centered CareEmergency MedicinePain ManagementAnesthesiologyPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    TERMS & CONDITIONS

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    I don't prescribe narcotics so most of this information does not pertain to me.
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    overall good
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    I don’t prescribe these drugs, but the content and presentation were worthwhile.
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