2025 Controlled Substances and Beyond: The Pain Puzzle, A Comprehensive Review

Friday, May 30, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Center for Advanced Practice is proud to offer an advanced practice program geared toward prescribing providers that focuses on the principles of pharmacology in relation to Schedule II-IV controlled substances. This all-day program is presented by a spectacular advanced practice faculty who will explore assessment, treatment, management, evaluation, and standardized procedures and protocols of controlled substances, with an emphasis on schedule II. Additionally, the course will review the legal and prescribing aspects associated with pain management as well as substance use disorders, drug diversion, controlled substances in the pediatric population, pain management in cancer, and ethical considerations. By the end of the event, learners will gain knowledge of substances use disorder, use controlled substances based on evidence-based practice and follow the latest guideline to enhance public health and safety.

*All learners will be required to pass the post-test (Passing score is 75% with maximum of 3 attempts) and complete the evaluation after the course to be awarded contact hours and to receive a CE certificate. 

1. Gain knowledge of controlled substances and adjunct therapy which can be applied to their advanced provider practice.
2. Identify and examine the role of implicit bias as it relates to pain management, especially in vulnerable populations.

1. Gain knowledge of controlled substances, adjunct therapies, and substance use disorders which can be applied to their advanced provider practice.
2. Identify and examine the role of implicit bias as it relates to management, especially in vulnerable populations.

Fee

Early Bird: $149 (register by April 11, 2025)

Regular Fee: $169 (register after April 11, 2025)

Cancellation Policy: There is no refund for cancellation or no show.

AAPA- American Academy of Physician Assistants Category 1 CME credit(s) (8.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center contact hour(s) (8.00 hours), ANCC Pharma- American Nurse Credentialing Center Pharma contact hour(s) (8.00 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses contact hour(s) (8.00 hours), General Attendance (8.00 hours)

1. Stanford Health Care is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).  Provider Number CEP12165.
2. Stanford Health Care Center for Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
*Neither SHC nor ANCC endorse any commercial products
3. This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 5/30/2025 to 6/30/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2012965.

 

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All rights reserved. No audio or video taping allowed. We reserve the right to make program changes. All students must be registered, attend the entire course, and submit an evaluation after course completion to earn credit hours.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Health Care (SHC) adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, May 30, 2025