Wyoming Safe Prescribing of Opioids

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Opioids 
3. Drug Class 
4. Indications 
5. Effects 
6. History of Opioids in the U.S. 
7. Controlled Substances 
8. Opioid Use Disorder 
9. Opioid Prescribing Guidelines 
10. Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Electronic Prescribing 
11. Patient Teaching on Opioid Storage and Disposal 
12. Treatment 
13. Nursing Considerations 
14. Research 
15. Case Studies 
16. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Wyoming Safe Prescribing of Opioids. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe factors when prescribing opioids, indications, and effects.
2. Explain new CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing.
3. Identify appropriate teaching elements for patients when prescribed opioids.
4. Identify requirements for safe prescribing guidelines and regulations in Wyoming

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.