On December 29, 2022, in addition to the Mandatory New York State 3-hour Opioid requirement, the Federal Government passed the Consolidation Appropriations Act of 2023. This act requires all providers with a DEA to obtain eight hours of continuing education.
This 3-hour program reinforces your prior training and can be applied towards the NY State 3-hour mandated Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction Education requirements; Now with an emphasis on the new federal requirements it 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.
OBJECTIVES:- 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; and
- Exposure to possible interventions and referral resources.