Initiating Opioid for Pain (or not) in 2021 - January 27, 2021

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Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians, Internists, Family Practice Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of guidelines for safe prescribing of opioids
  • Assess a patient for undiagnosed substance use disorder and/or unmanaged chronic pain
  • Develop and implement a treatment plan for chronic pain, and engaging the patient in accepting the plan
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/27/2021
Course expires: 
01/27/2022
Rating: 
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Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Boston University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 1 hour of opioid education.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
  • 1.00 Participation
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