CMEs for CT Medical License Renewal - Safe Prescribing of Opioids

Instructions for Completion

Monday, June 28, 2021, 7:30 PM - Thursday, June 27, 2024, 11:00 PM, Hartford HealthCare, Online

This program provides 1 hour of education regarding pain management, the safe prescribing of opioids, and the CDC guidelines.  This meets the CT Department of Public Health requirements for medical license renewal.  https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/PLIS/License-Types-with-Continuing-Education-Requirements

1. Outline an overview of the CDC guidelines, including new commentary surrounding them
2. Calculate Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MMEs) utilizing the CDC mobile app
3. Review the role of medication-assisted treatment programs for patients with opioid use disorder
4. Discuss non-opioid treatment options for chronic pain
5. Describe options for tapering opioids

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management (1.00 hours), DEA MATE Education (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (1.00 hours)

Hartford HealthCare designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded.  We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

The Hartford HealthCare Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.