Florida - Safe and effecive Prescription of controlled substances Course
Tracking # 20-1349453
$20.00
What you'll learn
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the legal requirements of Florida Statutes §456.0301 and §893, and Florida Board of Nursing Rule 64B9, as they relate to the prescribing of controlled substances by APRNs.
- Assess patients for controlled substance therapy using Florida-required evaluation components, including risk screening, clinical history, and functional assessment.
- Apply evidence-based prescribing principles for Schedule II–V medications, including initiating, maintaining, tapering, and discontinuing controlled substances in compliance with Florida law.
- Identify signs of misuse, abuse, addiction, and diversion, and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies, including the use of E-FORCSE.
- Demonstrate appropriate documentation and patient-education practices required under Florida law to support safe and effective controlled substance prescribing.
Course overview
This course provides Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with a comprehensive, state-specific review of the legal, clinical, and ethical responsibilities involved in prescribing controlled substances. It covers the statutory requirements outlined in Florida Statutes 456.0301 and 893, as well as Florida Board of Nursing Rule 64B9, ensuring APRNs understand the regulatory framework governing controlled substance prescribing. Learners will examine best practices for patient assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring, with an emphasis on safe opioid and controlled substance prescribing. The course also addresses required strategies for preventing misuse, addiction, and diversion, including mandatory use of the state's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, E-FORCSE. Additionally, it prepares APRNs to manage complex clinical scenarios, document legally sufficient records, and counsel patients on safe use, storage, and disposal of controlled substances. This training equips APRNs to prescribe responsibly while protecting patient safety and meeting all Florida regulatory obligations.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
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