The misuse of controlled substances, such as stimulants, opioids, sedatives, and tranquilizers is a public health crisis facing all Americans. This course takes an in-depth look at the various medications regulated by the federal government under the heading of controlled substances. The course will also provide all health care providers with essential information regarding the risks associated with prescribing controlled substances as well as the safe and effective use and prescription of controlled substances, and how to identify and prevent drug misuse.

This course satisfies the West Virginia mandatory requirement on training in drug diversion and best practice prescribing of controlled substances.

Board Approved-- #50-20641

Reports to CE Broker within 24 Hours


Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Prescribing Controlled Substances and Drug Diversion, Best Practices - 2 Contact Hours

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Course Outline

    • Introduction

    • The Scope of the Drug Abuse Epidemic

    • Overview of Scheduled Controlled Substances

    • Commonly Diverted and Abused Drugs

    • Risk Factors for Drug Diversion and Abuse

    • Chronic Pain and Controlled Substances

    • Mental Illness and Controlled Substances

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Controlled Substances

    • Preventing Prescription Drug Diversion and Abuse

    • Responsible Prescription of Controlled Substances

    • Prescribing Guidelines for Controlled Substances

    • West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Act

    • Conclusion

    • Self-Check

    • References

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

RN, CPN

Katie Smith

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