Opioid Use and Pain Management Quality and Safety

1.0 Hours of CE for Pharmacists

After watching this program, pharmacists will be able to:

1. Identify the relative effectiveness of common pain medications.
2. Describe common side effects of available pain medications.
3. Examine alternative treatments for pain, both in-patient and out-patient that will improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs.

INSTRUCTIONS:

To obtain CE credit for this program:

• Watch the video found below
• Take (and pass with a 70% or greater) the 10 question quiz
• Complete the program evaluation
• VPhA will then submit your information to CPE Monitor within 30 days of completing the program

Continuing Education video

CE Quiz

Pharmacists: Take Quiz

Fees

Free for participants

Faculty Information

• Don Teater, MD, Tater Health Solutions

Continuing Education Information:

ACPE # 0278-0000-16-029-H01-P
1.0 Contact Hours (0.10 CEU) for Pharmacists
Knowledge Based
Program expiration date: 10/27/2019

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Identify the relative effectiveness of common pain medications.
2. Describe common side effects of available pain medications.
3. Examine alternative treatments for pain, both in-patient and out-patient that will improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs.

Program Sponsorship

The following disclosures were reported:

• Don Teater – None

The Virginia Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.