Responsible Opioid Prescribing in Optometry: Clinical Use of Schedule II Drugs and Addiction Awareness - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Responsible Opioid Prescribing in Optometry: Clinical Use of Schedule II Drugs and Addiction Awareness - 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 their expertise in prescribing opioids responsibly for short-term eye pain, including medications classified as Schedule II drugs.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify when the use of opioid pain medication is clinically justified for acute ocular conditions.
- Explain the risks, regulations, and responsibilities involved in prescribing Schedule II drugs.
- Assess patients for opioid misuse risk using validated screening tools and behavioral indicators.
- Communicate clearly with patients and co-managing providers regarding opioid use and tapering.
Who Should Enroll?
- Optometrists (ODs): Licensed optometrists with prescriptive authority for controlled substances seeking to deepen their understanding of opioid safety and prescribing regulations.
- Eye Care Professionals in Medical and Surgical Co-Management Settings: Eye care providers who manage post-operative or trauma-related ocular pain and want to prescribe confidently, ethically, and in compliance with state and federal laws.
Course Codes
COPE Course ID Number: 102831-PH
COPE Activity Number: 132482
CE Broker: 1354940
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