Core Competency in Pain

This course will educate prescribers of opioids “responsible opioid prescribing” within our system. This education will assist prescribers to develop strategies to reduce the risk of abuse and addiction by patients.

 

Target Audience

Those who work in Advocate Aurora Pain Clinics, including Physicians, PA’s, Psychologists, NP’s, Psychiatrists, EM, FM, Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe appropriate patient assessment for treatment with ER/LA opioid analgesics, evaluating risks and potential benefits of ER/LA therapy, as well as possible misuse.
  2. Apply proper methods to initiate therapy, modify dose, and discontinue use of ER/LA opioid analgesics, applying best practices including accurate dosing and conversion techniques, as well as appropriate discontinuation strategies.
  3. Demonstrate accurate knowledge about how to manage ongoing therapy with ER/LA opioid analgesics and properly use evidence-based tools while assessing for adverse effects.
  4. Employ methods to counsel patients and caregivers about the safe use of ER/LA opioid analgesics, including proper storage and disposal.
  5. Review/assess general and product-specific drug information concerning ER/LA opioid analgesics and identifying potential adverse effects of ER/LA opioids.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 18.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 18.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
01/01/2018
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
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Faculty

Course Director: Michael McNett, MD; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation Statement

Advocate Aurora Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

Advocate Aurora Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 18.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 18.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
 
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You must enroll in Core Competency in Pain to gain access to all the courses

In order to receive credit for this course you must complete all the assessments.

This course is available to Advocate Aurora Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only. If you are not already logged in, please use "CME Advocate Aurora Health Login" to access the course.  If you need help enrolling or logging in, please contact the Advocate Aurora CME office at cme@aah.org