Shana Metzger DNP - Evaluation and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care
CE Information
1.0 CE credit (1.0 pharmacology)Completion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
March 31, 2025Navigate
Overview
Specialties
Acute Care, Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, and Psychiatric / Mental HealthClinical Topics
CDC, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Pain, Pharmacology, Primary Care, and TreatmentThis presentation meets
Maryland’s 2018 requirement for applicants registering for new or renewing CDS registration (Safe Prescribing of Opioids)
and the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 stipulates for all DEA-registered practitioners an 8-hour training requirement. Beginning on June 27, 2023, the act requires all renewing and new DEA applicants to testify that they have completed 8 CE hours on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
- The training does not have to occur in one session.
- This is a one-time training requirement affirmation.
- There are a couple of exceptions, so read the DEA's letter if you are a specialty provider or a new graduate.
- More information from DEA Diversion Control
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and diagnose Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
- Evaluate and treat complications of OUD.
- Appropriately prescribe medications for the treatment of OUD.
Speakers
Adjunct Instructor at Georgetown University
Shana Metzger, AG-ACNP, FNP, MSN is a certified nurse practitioner who currently works in the Emergency Department at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. She also works as an adjunct instructor for the Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at Georgetown University.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CE credit (1.0 pharmacology) to attendees.
Accredited by AANP.
Physicians, PAs, and licensed social workers can claim 1.0 Category 2 CME for this presentation.
Disclosures
None
Activity Content
Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.
- Handout (Size: 4.39 MB)
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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