New 2020 topics added to the State Required CME course:

Prescribing Controlled Substances 

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM

Author: Gerard Kiernan, MD, FHM, FAAFP  

• Identify the increased risk of persistent opioid use associated with post-surgical opioid prescription.
• Outline the risks and benefits of opioid therapy for the treatment of chronic back pain.
• Identify the factors which are associated with an increased risk of opioid misuse disorder.
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the prescription drug monitoring program.
• Describe the need for the establishment of clear and attainable goals prior to initiating therapy with opioids.
• Prescribe the appropriate dose and formulation when initiating opioid therapy.
• Recognize the increased risk associated with high-dose opioid therapy.
• Arrange an appropriate follow-up plan on initiation of opioid therapy.
• Recognize the need for urine drug testing prior to initiating opioids and interpret the results appropriately.
• Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with ADHD and a history of a substance misuse disorder.
• Manage ADHD medications during pregnancy
• Recognize the dangers associated with the use of benzodiazepines in the elderly.
• Appropriately utilize benzodiazepines for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.

Recognizing Victims of Human Trafficking in the Pediatric Emergency Department 

2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™

Author: Andrea C. Eberly, MD, M.S., FAAEM

• Define human trafficking, its incidence in the United States, and the scope of the problem.
• Identify suspicious indicators that may suggest a patient may be involved in human trafficking.
• Describe the multifaceted health issues and complicated social challenges faced by patients involved in human trafficking.
• List important aspects of medical management and treatment for those involved in human trafficking.
• Identify access services that can help patients involved in human trafficking and secure their safety.