Understanding Opioids and Non-Opioid Pain Management Alternatives

Add to Calendar Understanding Opioids and Non-Opioid Pain Management Alternatives 3/11/2020 1:00:00 PM 3/11/2020 2:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://uams.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=34748 Description: Arkanasas has the second highest prescribing rate for opioids of all the states. Older adults are particulary vulnerbale to issues surrounding prescription opioids and managing chronic pain. Providing information on opioids including prescription names and side effects, and describing non-opioid pain alternatives, health professionals can provide better quality of care to their paitents. UAMS false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST, UAMS

Target Audience
Specialties - Administration, Community Health, Family Practice, General Practice

Overview
Arkanasas has the second highest prescribing rate for opioids of all the states. Older adults are particulary vulnerbale to issues surrounding prescription opioids and managing chronic pain. Providing information on opioids including prescription names and side effects, and describing non-opioid pain alternatives, health professionals can provide better quality of care to their paitents.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours)

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


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