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Unlocking Effective Treatments - Pharmacology for Substance Use Disorder

Tracking # 20-1109734

$18.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to:

  1. Explain the diagnosis and components of substance use disorder
  2. List medication treatment options and mechanisms of action for opiate use disorder
  3. List medication treatment options and mechanisms of action for alcohol use disorder
  4. Describe medication treatment options and mechanisms of action for tobacco cessation
  5. Describe medication treatment options for other substance and polysubstance use disorder

Course overview

This program covers assessment and diagnosis techniques, providing insights into evidence-based medication options for effective addiction treatment. By the end of this course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed prescribing decisions, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorder. Don't miss this transformative learning experience to elevate your proficiency in addiction medicine.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Pharmacology CE (specific to collaborative practice)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacology CE (specific to collaborative practice)

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Alaska Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Arizona Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors

Medical Doctor

1h Category 1 Hours (Physician's Area of Primary Practice)

Osteopathic Doctor

1h Category 1 Hours (Physician's Area of Primary Practice)

Arkansas State Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1h General CME

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

1h Continuing Medical Education

Specialty Medical Practitioner

1h Continuing Medical Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h General

Nurse Anesthetist

1h General

Nurse Midwife

1h General

Nurse Midwife Furnisher

1h General

Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Nurse Practitioner Furnisher

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1h General

Colorado Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Substance Use Prevention

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Prescriptive Authority

1h Substance Use Prevention

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Delaware Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Pharmacology Component

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Pharmacology Component

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management

Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacology Component

Registered Nurse

1h Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management (RN)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Pharmacology Component

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Dental Residency Permit

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Dental Teaching Permit

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Dental Temporary Certificate

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Dentist

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Health Access Dentist

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

1h General (AMA Category I)

Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited License

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry

1h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Resident Registration

1h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate

1h General (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

Registered Nurse

1h Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h General

Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopath Limited License

1h General

Osteopathic Area Critical Need

1h General

Osteopathic Physician

1h General

Florida Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

1h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

1h General

Florida Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1h General (AMA Category I)

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1h Non-clinical/Non-scientific courses in the actual delivery of dental services

Dentist

1h Relating to Opioid Prescribing or Substance Abuse

Volunteer Dentist

1h Relating to Opioid Prescribing or Substance Abuse

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1h General

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1h CME related to pharmaceuticals

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine

Institutional Physician

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Physician

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Telemedicine

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Idaho Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Illinois Board of Nursing

APRN Controlled Substance

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

APRN Full Practice Authority

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

APRN-FPA Controlled Substance

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Indiana State Board of Nursing

APRN - Compact Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacology

APRN - Prescriptive Authority

1h Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Iowa Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Prescribing Opioids

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors

Licensed Addiction Counselor

1h General

Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

1h Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor

1h Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

1h Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist

1h Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

1h Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders

Licensed Professional Counselor

1h Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Midwife

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Addiction Disorder Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental hygiene services to patients)

Dentist

1h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Medical Psychologist

Medical Psychologist

1h Relevant to the practice of Medical Psychology (CME)

Medical Psychologist Advanced Practice

1h Relevant to the practice of Medical Psychology (CME)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

1h Category I CME

Physician and Surgeon Compact License

1h Category I CME

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Maine State Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Category I

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Category I

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Category I

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Category I

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Nurse Practitioner

1h Category I

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Maryland Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

License Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

1h Category 1 Hours

Medical Doctor Compact License

1h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Osteopathic Physician

1h Category 1 Hours

Osteopathic Physician Compact License

1h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

1h General

Pharmacist Special Volunteer

1h General

Pharmacy Technician

1h General

Pharmacy Technician Special Volunteer

1h General

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Nurse Practitioner

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Doctor of Osteopathy

1h Content related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances ( designated AMA Cat I )

Medical Doctor

1h Content related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances ( designated AMA Cat I )

Physician Assistant

1h Content related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances ( designated AMA Cat I )

Missouri Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Montana Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Nebraska Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Interstate Medical License Compact

1h Addiction (AMA Category 1)

Osteopathic Physician

1h Addiction (AMA Category 1)

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

1h Pain Management or Addiction Disorders (Category 1)

New Hampshire Board of Medicine - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1h Category 1 Hours

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

1h Contact Hours

New Hampshire Midwifery Council

Certified Midwife

1h General

New Hampshire Naturopathic Board of Examiners

Naturopathic Doctor

1h Pharmacology

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Advance Practice Nurse - Non Resident

1h General CE

Advance Practice Nurse - Resident

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

1h Prescription Opioid Drugs CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

1h Prescription Opioid Drugs CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Pharmacology Related Continuing Education

Licensed Midwife

1h Pharmacology Related Continuing Education

New Mexico Medical Board

Doctor of Osteopathy

1h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Medical Doctor

1h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

New York State Board for Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

1h Relating to Opioid Prescribing or Substance Abuse

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1h Relating to Substance Abuse

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Prescriptive Authority Required Hours

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Prescriptive Authority Required Hours

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Prescriptive Authority Required Hours

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Oregon Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Rhode Island Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse Single State

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse Single State

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Doctor of Osteopathy

1h Addiction Medicine

Medical Doctor

1h Addiction Medicine

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

1h AMA Category I

Doctor of Medicine Compact

1h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

1h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact

1h AMA Category I

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

1h AMA Category I CME

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Medication Aide

1h Pharmacology

Registered Nurse

1h General

Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination

Osteopathic Physician

1h AMA Category I CME Related to Prescribing Practices

Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

1h General

Physician Assistant

1h Category I CME

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

1h Formal Category 1 or 1A Hours

Texas Medical Board - Surgical Assistants

Surgical Assistant

1h Formal Category 1 or 1A Hours

Utah Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Vermont Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1h General

Dentist

1h General

Virginia Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacology or Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Washington State Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Prescriptive Authority Privilege (RXA) pharmacotherapeutic

Registered Nurse

1h Prescriptive Authority Privilege (RXA) pharmacotherapeutic

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

1h Responsible Opioid Prescribing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

1h Category I CME

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Nurse Specialist

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Registered Nurse

1h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Disclosure statements

Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (partnersed.com) and Premiere Education.

This activity provides the following contact/credit hours:

  • 1 ANCC Contact Hour (1 Pharm Hour) 
  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
  • 1 ACPE Contact hour 


  • Criteria for awarding contact hours: The student must earn an 80% on the post-lesson quiz
  • None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

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