MCSTAP Case Discussion Series: Opioid Use in the Elderly - July 17, 2024

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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:
  • Describe the epidemiology of rising elderly OUDs
  • Outline signs of opioid use disorder and common risks of opioids in the elderly
  • Apply best practices for safer opioid use in the elderly 
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: 
07/17/2024
Course expires: 
09/19/2024
Rating: 
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Zoom
United States
Christopher Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP
MCSTAP Medical Director, CME Course Director
 
Stefan Topolski, MD
Faculty
 
 
BU CCE Operations Manager: Naomi Moeller

In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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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