Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
3 Contact Hours including 3 Advanced Pharmacology Hours
Author:
Raymond Lengel (MSN, FNP-BC, RN) , Desiree Reinken (PhD, APRN, NP-C)
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Doctor (MD), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; The AAFP has reviewed New York Mandatory Prescriber Education for Controlled Substances and deemed it acceptable for up to 3.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective credit. Term of Approval is from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of approaches to enhance learners’ knowledge in addiction, pain management, and palliative care. It emphasizes evidence-based practices and compassionate care to support patients and families. Course Description:
Outcomes
This course aims to prepare healthcare providers to deliver care to patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. The course reviews the appropriate use of controlled substances and discusses the management of patients in palliative care and at the end of life. The course also discusses the role of prescribers in preventing and assessing drug abuse and addiction.
Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to meet the following objectives:
- List five principles in the management of acute and chronic pain.
- Define five principles of the appropriate use of controlled substances.
- Explain methods to deal with the abuse of prescription drugs.
- Identify methods to assess, screen, and prevent drug addiction.
- Outline New York state and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances.
- Summarize five principles of palliative and end-of-life care.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.