Controlled Substance Opioid

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.