Controlled Substances and Drug Diversion Prevention Awareness
Tracking # 20-660989
$19.95
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the scope of the drug abuse epidemic in the United States
- Describe the differences between drug misuse, drug abuse, and addiction
- Identify how controlled substances are classified according to schedules and provide examples of drugs on each schedule
- Identify commonly misused and diverted drugs as well as sources for diversion
- Describe behaviors that could indicate drug misuse or diversion on the part of a patient or doctor
- Identify risk factors for drug misuse or diversion
- Identify best practices that prescribers can implement to prevent drug misuse or diversion
Course overview
Drug diversion can take many forms and there are common ways in which drugs are diverted. It is important for all members of the interdisciplinary health team, including prescribers, pharmacists, and nursing staff, to be aware of the different strategies for drug diversion as well as the common characteristics of individuals with a substance use disorder. There are also preventative measures that healthcare facilities and clinicians may or must use to help reduce the incidence of drug diversion. These include organizational policies mandated by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Agency, prescription drug monitoring programs, Federal guidelines for proper storage and security regarding controlled substances, and guidelines for ordering, prescribing, preparation and dispensing of prescription drugs or controlled substances. As the availability and scope of prescription drugs have expanded to include a range of opiates, non-opiate depressants, stimulants, and potent cold medicines, so too have the misuse of these substances and the tendency to use them recreationally.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Medication Aide
Certified Medication Aide II
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
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Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the scope of the drug abuse epidemic in the United States
- Describe the differences between drug misuse, drug abuse, and addiction
- Identify how controlled substances are classified according to schedules and provide examples of drugs on each schedule
- Identify commonly misused and diverted drugs as well as sources for diversion
- Describe behaviors that could indicate drug misuse or diversion on the part of a patient or doctor
- Identify risk factors for drug misuse or diversion
- Identify best practices that prescribers can implement to prevent drug misuse or diversion
- Recall the legal requirements for controlled substance prescribers and dispensers under District of Columbia’s Prescription Monitoring Program.
SmartCE Company has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Arkansas State of Nursing & Arkansas Department of Health. This Certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years from the date of course completion. Do not send it to the Board of Nursing.
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