DEA MATE Act Course: Controlled Substances Series: Best Practices for Prescribing
Tracking # 20-1040874
Course overview
While concerns about the opioid epidemic are paramount, many other controlled substances are being misused and abused. Part one of this course describes the best practices and special considerations necessary for prescribing any controlled dangerous substance. Medication reconciliation and the dangers of polypharmacy, especially among the elderly are emphasized. The second part of the presentation focuses specifically on the issues surrounding prescribing for pain, focusing on chronic pain. Risk assessment for addiction, discussion of alternative therapies, medication treatment agreements, tapering and discontinuation, and consistent use of risk and pain assessment tools are included. This course may be applied to part of the 8 hour DEA requirements to meet the MATE Act.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners
Podiatrist
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Florida Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
Florida Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine
Physician
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
Physician and Surgeon Compact License
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Podiatric Physicians
Podiatrist
Michigan Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor Compact License
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Physician
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Medical Board
Medical Doctor
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors
Medical Doctor
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners
Podiatrist
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
Osteopathic Physician
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
The authors, editors, reviewers and planning committee members for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company to disclose.