Controlled Substance Opioid

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At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: 

  • Describe the key steps in pain reception and perception.
  • Compare and contrast mechanisms of opiate and non-opiate pain agents. 
  • Discuss CDC recommendations and legislative considerations in opioid prescribing. 
  • Analyze elements of opioid risk assessment. 
  • Evaluate indications for and elements of medically assisted therapy.