Continuing Education Web Course
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Purpose: The
purpose of this course is to provide information on how the
appropriate application of up-to-date knowledge and treatment
methods can improve the quality of life for those who
suffer from pain.
Objectives:
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Be knowledgeable of effective methods of pain treatment.
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Be knowledgeable of statutory requirements for prescribing
controlled substances.
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Evaluate the patient.
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Develop a treatment plan with informed consent.
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Keep accurate and complete records.
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Distinguish between Schedule I and Schedule II medications.
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Describe medications under control.
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Differentiate between addiction, physical dependence,
and substance abuse.
Target audience: Health care
providers
Faculty: Sharon E. Lock, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., Louann Hart, M.S.N., A.R.N.P.,
and
Heath R. Jennings, Pharm.D., B.C.P.S.
Cost: $65.00
Expiration Date: June 30,
2010
Contact: Melissa Bolin
(859) 323-3851 or
melissa.bolin@uky.edu
Accreditation: The University of
Kentucky College of Nursing is accredited as a provider
of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
(ANCC).
The Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) approves
the University of Kentucky College of Nursing as a provider as
well. KBN and ANCC approval of an individual continuing nursing
education provider does not constitute endorsement of
program content for commercial support. This educational
activity will provide a maximum of 5.0 KBN (50 minute) contact hours and
4.2 ANCC (60 minute) contact hours for nurses who complete the
entire program. Provider
#: 3-0008-7-05-105.
Certificates are provided online for participants who complete
the course requirements.
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