Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the etiology and epidemiology of chronic pain.
- Recall common non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain treatment options.
- Explain the best practices in pain management, including common risk reduction strategies.
- Calculate Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) dosages for common prescription opioid medications.
- Confirm the validity of a prescriber’s DEA number.
- Recall common DEA “Red Flags” for controlled substance prescribing and dispensing.
Faculty: Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS
The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.
Fees:
FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$10 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.
Purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Contact Hour(s): 2
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Certified Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): 0384-0000-22-902-H08-T
Activity Format: On-Demand Home Study
Release Date: 05/20/2022
Planned Expiration Date: 05/20/2025
CPE Credit Requirements: To receive credit for this ON-DEMAND program, participants must complete the post-test with a passing score of 70%. Participants are given two opportunities to achieve a passing score and receive CPE credit.
System Technical Requirements:
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