Participants attending this activity will be able to explain and illustrate the fundamentals of medications for opioid use disorder and successfully and safely prescribe medications for opioid use disorder.

This course will empower non-prescribing providers to directly impact the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States through increased knowledge and tools that will transform practice and policies. The course will inform you about the opioid epidemic and provide information and research about evidence-based strategies that are focused on prevention, intervention, education, or policy. This open learning course is designed primarily for non-prescribing healthcare, behavioral health, dental and so...

Module 3 - Learning ObjectivesDetermine the appropriate use of acetaminophen (APAP) when treating pain.Determine the appropriate use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) when treating pain.Design an appropriate pain management strategy using over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Module 2 - Learning ObjectivesUnderstand and identify how their own practice both contributes to and can reduce the challenge of opioid over prescription.List alternative pain management strategies to reduce the use of opioids.Reduce the use of opioids for pain management using best practice guidelines.

Module 1 - Learning ObjectivesReduce the number of opioid prescribed post-surgery in accordance with current guidelines.Implement best practices to increase safe disposal of unused opioids by patients.