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Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse

Tracking # 20-766770

$18.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:


  • Describe the relationship between Prescription Opioids(PO) and Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (CNCP)
  • Describe the importance of the further and focused study of the relationship between pain management and opioid abuse
  • Describe the benefits and risks of opioid prescriptions
  • Understand the limits of available evidence for reducing abuse, diversion, and dependency on prescription opioids
  • Understand the need for further high-quality research to address the public health epidemic of opioid-related illness, addiction, and mortality

Course overview

Pain management is a critical aspect of healthcare, impacting patient quality of life and clinical outcomes. With the ongoing opioid crisis and the evolving landscape of pain management, healthcare professionals must be well-versed in both effective pain relief strategies and the ethical considerations surrounding opioid use. This course is designed to provide healthcare providers with a thorough understanding of current pain management practices, the role of opioids, and the ethical frameworks guiding their use. This online course can be conveniently completed from your computer or mobile device at your own pace. Your course completion will be reported to CE Broker automatically for credit toward your license renewal.

Subject areas

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

Alabama Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dentist

2h General

Alabama Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Patient Related

Alaska Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Arizona Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors

Medical Doctor

2h Prescribing Opioids and/or Benzodiazepines

Arkansas State Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Prescribing Opioids and/or Benzodiazepines

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

2h Continuing Medical Education

Specialty Medical Practitioner

2h Continuing Medical Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h General

Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Nurse Midwife

2h General

Nurse Midwife Furnisher

2h General

Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Nurse Practitioner Furnisher

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

2h General

Colorado Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Prescriptive Authority

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Screening for Conditions Such as PTSD, Risk of Suicide, Depression, Grief, & Suicide Prevention Training

Registered Nurse

2h Screening for Conditions Such as PTSD, Risk of Suicide, Depression, Grief, & Suicide Prevention Training

Delaware Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

2h General

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

2h General

Clinical Laboratory Technician

2h General

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

2h General

Public Health Director

2h General

Public Health Supervisor

2h General

Public Health Technician

2h General

Public Health Technologist

2h General

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

2h General

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dentist

2h General

Health Access Dentist

2h General

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h General

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited License

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate

2h Pain Management (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

Florida Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

2h General

Registered Pharmacy Technician

2h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

2h Personal Growth

Registered Respiratory Therapist

2h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

2h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

2h Personal Growth

Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Audiologist

2h Non-Clinically Related

Speech-Language Pathologist

2h Non-Clinically Related

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

2h General

Nutrition Counselor

2h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

2h General

Florida Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h General (AMA Category I)

Physician Assistant Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General (AMA Category I)

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Related Hours

Associate Professional Counselor

2h Related Hours

Clinical Social Worker

2h Related Hours

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Related Hours

Master Social Worker

2h Related Hours

Professional Counselor

2h Related Hours

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Physician Assistant General CME

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine

Institutional Physician

2h CME pertaining to pain management or palliative medicine

Physician

2h CME pertaining to pain management or palliative medicine

Physician Compact

2h CME pertaining to pain management or palliative medicine

Telemedicine

2h CME pertaining to pain management or palliative medicine

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General Continuing Education

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Idaho Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Illinois Board of Nursing

APRN Controlled Substance

2h CE in the Area of Specialty Practice

APRN Full Practice Authority

2h CE in the Area of Specialty Practice

APRN-FPA Controlled Substance

2h CE in the Area of Specialty Practice

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h CE in the Area of Specialty Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Indiana State Board of Nursing

APRN - Compact Registered Nurse

2h General

APRN - Prescriptive Authority

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Iowa Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Practitioner

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Kentucky Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h Continuing education related to public health or public dental health

Dentist

2h Continuing education related to KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h Non Clinical

Dentist

2h Non Clinical

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education not directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education not directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Maine State Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Category I

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Category I

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Category I

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Category I

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Nurse Practitioner

2h Category I

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Maryland Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

License Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Michigan Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

2h General

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dental Therapist

2h General

Dentist

2h General

Michigan Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h General

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

2h Pain & Symptom Management (Category 1)

Medical Doctor Compact License

2h Pain & Symptom Management (Category 1)

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Registered Nurse

2h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Michigan Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Pharmacist Special Volunteer

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Pharmacy Technician

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Pharmacy Technician Special Volunteer

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Michigan Board of Social Work

Bachelor's Social Worker

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Master's Social Worker

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist

2h Pain & Symptom Management CPD

Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd

2h Pain & Symptom Management CPD

Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer

2h Pain & Symptom Management CPD

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Doctor of Osteopathy

2h AMA Category I

Medical Doctor

2h AMA Category I

Physician Assistant

2h AMA Category I

Missouri Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Montana Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Nebraska Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists

Massage Therapist

2h Ethical or Legal Aspects of Massage Practice

New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical Dental Care

Dentist

2h Clinical Dental Care

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

2h Pain Management or Addiction Disorders (Category 1)

New Hampshire Board of Medicine - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Category 1 Hours

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician

2h Compounding CE

Pharmacist

2h Contact Hours

New Hampshire Speech Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Governing Board

Audiologist

2h General

Hearing Aid Dealer

2h General

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Advance Practice Nurse - Non Resident

2h General CE

Advance Practice Nurse - Resident

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

2h General CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

2h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to CNP nursing specialty

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education relevant to CRNA nursing specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to CNS nursing specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Medical Board

Medical Doctor

2h Pain Management - AMA Category 1

New York State Board for Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Nurse Practitioner

2h Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction

Registered Nurse

2h General

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

2h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Independent Social Worker

2h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

2h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Social Worker

2h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Registered Social Worker Assistant

2h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board

Audiologist

2h Non-Clinically Related

Speech-Language Pathologist

2h Non-Clinically Related

Ohio State Dental Board

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Dentist

2h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

2h Relating to Opioid Prescribing or Substance Abuse

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Relating to Substance Abuse

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Opioid Use or Addiction

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Opioid Use or Addiction

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Opioid Use or Addiction

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Oregon Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Rhode Island Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse Single State

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse Single State

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h practice management

Dental Instructor

2h practice management and infection control

Dental Instructor Specialist

2h practice management and infection control

Dental Specialist

2h practice management

Dental Technician

2h practice management and infection control

General Dentist

2h practice management

South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h Board approved CE not directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

Massage Therapist Provisional

2h Board approved CE not directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

2h Pain Medicine

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

2h AMA Category I

Doctor of Medicine Compact

2h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

2h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact

2h AMA Category I

Tennessee Board for LPCs, LMFTs and CPTs

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist

2h CE Directly Related to Clinical Pastoral Therapy

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

2h CE Directly Related to Marital and Family Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h CE Directly Related to Professional Counseling

Tennessee Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

2h Dental Assistant Continuing Education

Dental Hygienist

2h Dental Hygienist Continuing Education

Dentist

2h Dentist Continuing Education

Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure

Massage Therapist

2h CE pertaining to the management of practicing massage therapy, professional ethics or substance abuse

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

2h AMA Category I CME

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Tennessee Board of Social Workers

Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker

2h Social Work CE

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Social Work CE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Social Work CE

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Social Work CE

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Texas Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Opioid CME

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

2h Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids (Category 1 or 1A)

Utah Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Vermont Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dentist

2h General

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

2h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Washington State Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients

Registered Nurse

2h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Provisional License

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Service Worker Registrant

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

2h Responsible Opioid Prescribing

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

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