Opioids: Best Practices, Overdose Risk Factors, and Naloxone Co-Prescribing

Pricing

ISMS members: Free
Non-ISMS members: $75.00

Course description

As the opioid addiction and overdose crisis rages on throughout our country and our state, physicians are increasingly on the front lines of fighting addiction and preventing overdose. Effectively responding to this crisis involves not only understanding the potential danger of addiction when prescribing opioids, but also knowing when patients are most at risk of overdose and preparing patients to respond to overdose.

Join ISMS and Aaron Weiner, PhD, Director of Addiction Services at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, as he discusses risk factors for addiction and overdose, the use of naloxone to reverse overdose, as well how to care for patients with substance use disorder.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe risk factors that indicate potential for addiction and overdose in patients
  • Discuss the addictive potential of opioid medications
  • Explain what naloxone is, and how it works to reverse overdose
  • Discuss when to co-prescribe naloxone
  • Demonstrate how to care for patients with substance use disorder

Disclosures

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

Target Audience

ISMS Members and their staff

ISMS logo The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material 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.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and health care providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
08/06/2018
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Cost:
$75.00
Rating: 
5

Aaron Weiner, PhD

Director of Addiction Services at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health

Meets State-Mandated Requirements

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation Credit

Price

Cost:
$75.00
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