Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Opioid Overview 
4. Pharmacokinetics 
5. Considerations for Prescribers 
6. Upcoming Research 
7. Conclusion 
8. Final Reflection Questions 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain . It will take the average learner 60  minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Identify and differentiate between the classes of opioids to treat chronic pain and their mechanism of action.
2. Describe common side effects of opioids 
3. Summarize contraindications and considerations when prescribing opioids  

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.