Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate Program
- 5 Hours On-Demand
- Downloadable Resources
- ACPE-accredited / BPTS-recognized
Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate Program
Don’t leave your pharmacy vulnerable to the risks of controlled substance diversion. Enroll in our Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate program and take the first step towards becoming a guardian of safety and compliance in your pharmacy practice.
Enroll Now and elevate your career with NPTA’s Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate Program.
$79 – Members
$99 – Non Members
Eligibility Requirements:
CPhT-certified through either NHA or PTCB and/or Registered with their State Board of Pharmacy
How This Course Works:
- Participants must complete four separate online learning modules (totaling four hours), each comprised of a recorded webinar and a module quiz.
- A passing score of 70% or higher is required for each quiz.
- After completing the self-study modules, participants must pass a comprehensive final exam with a score of 70% or higher.
NPTA's Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate Program
Become a Guardian of Controlled Substances at Your Pharmacy
In the world of pharmacy, you handle substances that have the potential to save lives but can also pose serious dangers if misused. Understanding and preventing substance diversion is not just important—it’s essential. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect your pharmacy and patients with the Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate.
Why Earn the Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate?
This certificate is your proof of expertise in preventing controlled substance diversion. It demonstrates your commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance in your pharmacy practice.
What You’ll Learn:
- Consequences of Diversion: Understand the serious implications of substance diversion on healthcare systems and patient safety.
- Signs of Impaired Healthcare Workers: Learn to recognize the warning signs of impairment among your colleagues.
- Areas of Vulnerability: Identify and address vulnerabilities in procurement, preparation, dispensing, prescribing, administration, and waste/removal processes.
- Security Control Measures: Master the use of security controls, devices, and software designed to detect and prevent diversion.
- DEA Requirements: Gain comprehensive knowledge of DEA requirements for registration, record keeping, and conducting physical inventories.
- Identifying Suspicious Patterns: Develop skills to spot suspicious data patterns, product tampering, and fraudulent prescriptions.
Unlock Your Advanced Skills:
With the Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate, you’ll showcase your advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Common Signs of Diversion: Recognize the indicators of controlled substance diversion.
- Consequences of Diversion: Understand the repercussions and legal implications of substance diversion.
- Federal Regulations: Stay updated on federal regulations and requirements related to controlled substances.
- Best Practices: Implement best practices in controlled substance diversion prevention programs.
- Surveillance: Conduct effective surveillance to monitor for diversion activities.
- Investigations: Carry out thorough investigations into suspected diversion incidents.
What’s Included:
- Module 1: An Overview of Controlled Substances Diversion
- Module 2: Prevention of Controlled Substances Diversion
- Module 3: Controlled Substances & DEA Requirements
- Module 4: Fundamentals of Diversion Surveillance & Investigation
as of June 2024
Affordable & Accessible: The NPTA Difference
Affordable.
NPTA believes that pharmacy technicians should earn more – not pay more…which is why we offer the most affordable options for advanced CPhT training programs.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for 4 contact hours.
NPTA has long been the recognized industry leader in advanced training programs and specialty certifications for pharmacy technicians. Since 1999, we have provided advanced training programs and specialty certifications to over 24,000 CPhTs.
Accessible.
NPTA training programs are available to all CPhTs (NHA or PTCB) and are available as online, on-demand courses.
Technicians enrolled in the program are required to complete 4 hours online self-study. You can be trained and prepared to sit for your BPTS certificate exam within days.
NPTA also offers affordable options for site licenses to schools and employers interested in offering one or more of our advanced training programs. To learn more – click here.
FAQs
Individuals must be nationally certified pharmacy technicians (CPhT) through either NHA or PTCB, and/or be registered/licensed by their State Board of Pharmacy.
This course is ACPE-accredited for 5 hours of continuing pharmacy education. This course is also recognized by the Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) for the Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate exam.
This is a self-directed course, meaning that the majority of the program is available online and on-demand to fit into your desired pace and schedule. It has been accredited for 5.0 contact hours.
The list price for this course is $79 for active NPTA members or $129 for non-members.
