Prescribing Controlled Substances in Ocular Disease: Steroids, Analgesics, and Oral Meds - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Prescribing Controlled Substances in Ocular Disease: Steroids, Analgesics, and Oral Meds - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
- Approved for CE: Yes
- Self-Paced Reading Format
- Instant Certificate & Reporting
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Approved for 2 Hours
Here's How Simple It Is:
- Read the material online
- Complete the quiz online
- Get your certificate and earn hours towards your license renewal
- Access Optometry automatically reports your completions to COPE and your state board (if applicable) within 7 days
Course Outcome
≥93% of participants will expand in their expertise in managing inflammation and acute pain in ocular disease using medications that are regulated due to their potential risks.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify when the use of oral corticosteroids is appropriate in ocular conditions and understand how to manage associated risks.
- Distinguish between different levels of pain and inflammation to determine when controlled analgesics may be necessary in acute ocular trauma or post-surgical care.
- Apply state and federal legal guidelines regarding the prescription of Schedule II–IV medications in optometric practice.
- Utilize clinical tools to assess patient risk for misuse and implement appropriate safeguards such as PDMP checks, documentation templates, and patient agreements.
Who Should Enroll?
- Optometrists (ODs): Licensed optometrists seeking to deepen their clinical, legal, and ethical expertise in prescribing medications such as oral steroids and controlled analgesics for ocular pain and inflammation.
- Therapeutic License Holders: Eye care providers who have recently gained or are preparing to use expanded prescribing privileges in their state.
Course Codes
COPE Course ID Number: 102623-PH
COPE Activity Number: 132482
CE Broker: 1354941
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