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Controlled Substance Prescribing Verification and the Shocking Reality of True Crime Stories
From regulation to misuse, this course examines the critical intersection of controlled substances and public health. Gain insights into ethical issues, law enforcement encounters, and practical strategies for care.
This three-hour continuing education course offers a focused look at how controlled substances intersect with public health. Designed for busy healthcare professionals, it covers the key regulatory, ethical, and societal issues surrounding controlled substance use and misuse. The presentation also includes brief, practical discussions of law enforcement cases involving illegal distribution and unethical practices, giving participants clear, real-world insights they can apply immediately.
About this course
This concise three-hour continuing education presentation provides an intensive exploration of the intersection between controlled substances and public health. Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in a time-efficient manner, this course delivers essential insights into the regulatory, ethical, and societal dimensions of controlled substance use and misuse. To connect theory to practice, the presentation will include brief but impactful discussions and analyses of law enforcement encounters related to illegal distribution and unscrupulous practices involving controlled substances. Participants will gain immediate insights into persistent real-world issues.
What you will learn
At the completion of this activity, the healthcare professional will be able to:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of statutory regulation of controlled substances in addressing this public health crisis.
- Discuss legal and professional oversight, US guidelines, and resources for clinician oversight of controlled substances and opioid use disorder.
- Discuss the pros and cons, and best practices, for the use of electronic monitoring programs for reducing inappropriate dispensing of controlled substances.
- Address stigmatization and discrimination of people prescribed controlled substances by analyzing the unique challenges faced by special populations and developing strategies to reduce stigma and promote inclusivity in healthcare practice.
- Relate the presented content to real-life law enforcement encounters, demonstrating an understanding of the persistent issues related to the illegal and unscrupulous distribution of controlled substances.
At the completion of this activity, healthcare technicians will be able to:
- List one type of controlled substance.
- State which federal agency is responsible for enforcing laws about controlled substances in the US.
- State which medication is used to reverse the effects of opioids.
Course content
Course details
Accreditations
This course has been reviewed and approved through the rigorous standards of leading accrediting organizations, ensuring your continuing education credits are formally recognized and respected across professions and states.
ACCME
Accredited for physician continuing medical education
ACPE
Accredited for pharmacy continuing education
ANCC
Accredited for nursing continuing education
COPE
Accredited for optometry continuing education
ADA
Accredited for dental continuing education
Additional Information
- Automatic reporting to CE Broker for participating states
- Instant certificate generation upon course completion
- Credits accepted for license renewal
- Meets state requirements for continuing education
Course Faculty
Learn from leading experts who bring their real-world experience and evidence-based practices to this comprehensive training.
Kathy Gardner
Kathy Gardner has a doctor of nursing practice and is a Certified Nurse Educator with decades of experience in nursing. She holds dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife, bringing a comprehensive perspective to patient care and advanced practice. In addition to her clinical expertise, she has an extensive background in clinical research and advancing evidence-based practice.
Disclosure
Disclosures
PACE requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to PACE policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
- Kathy Gardner, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNM, CNE
Faculty, Frontier Nursing University
• has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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Real-World Experience
Combined 27+ years of direct patient care experience with diverse HIV populations in various healthcare settings.
Education Focus
Dedicated to training healthcare professionals and have developed evidence-based curricula for stigma reduction.
Patient Advocacy
Strong advocates for patient-centered care and have worked extensively with HIV advocacy organizations.
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Product Details
- 100% Online. Complete on your time
- Courses meet state, department, and board license requirements
- Instant Completion. Certificate sent to you directly
- Reporting on your behalf to CE Broker
Satisfaction guaranteed or full refund
Requirements & Compliance
This course meets your continuing education requirements across multiple states and professions, ensuring you stay compliant with the latest regulations.
Requirements
DEA Mate Act
Training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders.
This course is regularly updated to ensure compliance with current state and federal requirements.
Accreditations
ACCME
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
ACPE
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center
COPE
Council on Optometric Practitioner Education
ADA
American Dental Association
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