Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

 Protecting Patients and Practitioners during the Opioid Crisis

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and prescribers are invited to attend this program. This presentation is ACCME, ACPE and ANCC accredited.

If you have questions regarding this continuing education program, please call the Office of Continuing Education at (208) 282-2280.

The planners and presenters of this CE event have disclosed no conflict of interest, including no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to these CE activities. This presentation was supported by the Grant Number, NU17CE925017, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.

Program Dates and Location

This program will be offered online via Zoom.

July 22, 2020, 12:00 PM MT

July 30, 2020, 6:00 PM MT

August 4, 2020, 1:00 PM MT

August 5, 2020, 7:00 AM MT

August 7, 2020, 8:00 AM MT

August 11, 2020, 7:00 PM MT

Registration

Pharmacists and technicians must first obtain an NABP e-Profile ID to register and receive credit for this CE program. For additional information visit https://nabp.pharmacy/cpe-monitor-service/

All participants must register online and take a pre-test at the time of registration.

$20—Registration fees include access to meeting materials and continuing education credit.

Up to 1.75 contact hours of continuing education credit will be awarded to participants who attend and participate in the live program, and complete a program evaluation and learning assessment. You may access your credits within 4 weeks. Initial release date is July 22, 2020.

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Pay Fees

Refunds

No refunds will be given for cancellations made within one week of the program. The University reserves the right to cancel a course offering due to insufficient enrollment, natural disaster, or other justifiable reasons. Registration fees will be refunded in full. However, the University is not responsible for any cancellation fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies, etc. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 1 week of the program

Handouts

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Claim Credit

To receive credit, please complete the post-test and evaluation by August 18, 2020. A late fee will apply if not received by the deadline.

Complete Post-Test and Evaluation

Speakers

	Walter L. Fitzgerald, Jr. BPharm, MS, JD Dean, Professor, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

	Cathy Oliphant, PharmD Interim Department Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, Professor, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

This presentation will address health care practitioner’s roles in managing patients with acute and chronic pain and strategies to mitigate the risks associated with opioid therapy.

Learning objectives for the healthcare team

• Utilize CDC and other guidelines in managing acute and chronic nonmalignant pain
• Utilize the Idaho PDMP and other tools to reduce the risk of inappropriate use and diversion of controlled substances
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patient response and outcomes to opioid therapy
• Create effective healthcare teams to manage pain therapy
• Reduce the risk of a fatal overdose in patients receiving opioid therapy

Credits: ACPE, ANCC, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, IPCE (1.75)