Controlled Substances: Chronic Pain Management

Course overview

Chronic pain is a common condition for which healthcare providers often prescribe controlled substances, such as opioids. Prescription opioids can alleviate pain in certain patients, but the risk of misuse, abuse, and overdose means providers need to evaluate the risks and benefits for each patient. This course will educate healthcare providers on the role of prescription opioids along with other therapies for chronic pain, using recommendations from current national guidelines. The goal of this course is to educate healthcare providers on methods for the safe and responsible use of controlled substances for the management of chronic pain.