Safe Use of Opioids in an Opioid Overdose Epidemic

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Thursday, April 27, 2023, 8:00 AM - Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 AM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (2.00 hours), ABS CC (1.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (2.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (2.00 hours), ANCC Pharmacology Hours (2.00 hours), General Attendance (2.00 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours)

It is expected that participating clinicians will report greater confidence in their approach to opioid prescribing and utilization of alternative pain management treatments. Participants will be able to describe how they will change their behavior and apply the newly acquired strategies to their practice (competence).

1. Identify appropriate non pharmacologic treatments for specific pain diagnoses
2. Identify appropriate use of opioid and non-opioid medications for specific pain diagnoses
3. Understand current Indiana state opioid prescribing guidelines for both acute and chronic pain, including documentation requirements
4. Become familiar with recognition and treatment strategies of opioid addiction

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.00 IPCE credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]

Ascension reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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Ascension is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CE/CME Coordinator.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Ascension adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.