OVERVIEW

Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management is organized by Virtual Lecture Hall (VLH).

Current CME Approval Period: June 22, 2022 - June 21, 2028
Original Release Date: June 22, 2017

Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
• Review epidemiological data on opioid-related morbidity and mortality
• Identify key aspects of the medical assessment for patients suffering from pain syndromes
• Use preferred modalities and medications for the treatment of acute and chronic non-terminal pain
• When opioids are prescribed, describe appropriate risk assessment and risk reduction strategies

Credits

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Recognition Statement(s)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge Part II MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

If you elect to receive MOC credit for this course, you give permission for VLH.com to share your information and activity completion data with the ACCME and the specialty board(s) chosen through the ACCME's Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).

  • 1 MOC
  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Physician

    SPECIALITIES

    Pain Management

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