OVERVIEW

Pain Managment and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits is organized by Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation (NPHF).

Release Date: Nov 1, 2017
Expiration Date: Oct 31, 2020

Accreditation:
This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3.0 ANCC contact and pharmacology hours.

Course Objectives:
• Accurately assess patients with pain for consideration of an opioid trial
• Establish realistic goals for pain management and restoration of function
• Initiate opioid treatment (IR and ER/LA) safely and judiciously, maximizing efficacy while minimizing risks
• Monitor and re-evaluate treatment continuously; discontinue safely when appropriate
• Counsel patients and caregivers about use, misuse, abuse, diversion, and overdose
• Educate patients about safe storage and disposal of opioids
• Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to access general and specific information about opioids, especially those used in your practice

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.