NJHPDI

AGD Code: 134
Subject: Chemical Dependency/Prescribing & disposal of prescription medicine

Pain Management, Signs of Addiction, Treatment and Opioid Prescribing Protocols: Review of the MATE Act and mandatory PACE

This 3 hour course covers all the material needed to satisfy the NY and NJ state mandated Pain Management, Palliative Care and Addiction Education requirements as well as can be applied towards the federal 8 hour requirement. It is designed for all prescribers of controlled substances. Through literature reviews, case studies and professional experience you will understand your role in combating the current opioid epidemic. 

  Topics and objectives:

• Review state and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances;
• Establish a pain management plan for your office;
• Utilize appropriate prescribing practices; 
• Manage acute pain;
• Palliative medicine, medical marijuana and CBD
• Prevention, screening and signs of addiction;
• Responses to abuse and addiction;
• End of life care.

It is designed for all prescribers of controlled substances. Through literature reviews, case studies and professional experience you will understand your role in combating the current opioid epidemic. 

• Understand the “MATE” Medication Access and Training Expansion Act.
• The safe pharmacological management of dental pain.
• How to identify Opioid Use and other Drug Disorders.
• Exposure to possible interventions and referral resources.