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Prescribing Opioids and Managing Pain: Guidelines and Best Practices*
All physicians (MD/DO) licensed by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board who have a current DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances must earn a minimum of two (2) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ or equivalent via a board-approved course on opioid prescribing. In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature also passed a law that requires individuals with licenses with the authority to prescribe controlled substances to complete at least two hours of continuing medical education (CME) on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances, to be completed between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.
Target Audience
All physicians (MD/DO) licensed by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board who have a current DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances must earn a minimum of two (2) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or equivalent via a board-approved course on opioid prescribing.
In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature also passed a law that requires individuals with licenses with the authority to prescribe controlled substances to complete at least two hours of continuing medical education (CME) on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances, to be completed between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.
This self-study, which HealthPartners developed using internal and external content, includes content that meets the CME requirements for both Wisconsin and Minnesota. This self-study was designed specifically for our Park Nicollet and HealthPartners clinicians.
Learning Objectives
After completing this self-study, you will be able to:
- Define the dimensions and phases of pain
- Identify risk factors for opioid abuse disorder
- Describe the range and role of non-pharmacological and implantable device alternatives to treat pain
- Apply evidence-based guidelines when prescribing opioids and controlled substances for acute pain, post-acute pain and chronic pain
- Adapt pain management practices as needed to align with best practices
*This activity meets (or partially meets) the requirements of the MATE Act
Content developers, reviewer disclosures and commercial support
- Joan Bissen, Consultant, Clinical Education
- Susan Ferron, MD, Pain Medicine
- Bradley Gordon, MD, Emergency Medicine
- Kelly Logue, Senior Director, Care Affordability, Health Improvement and Care Innovation
- Jeanne Mettner, Program Manager, Clinical Education
- Amie Reynolds, Director, Clinical Education
- Jeremy Springer, MD, Family Medicine and CME Medical Director
- Alison Knutson, PharmD, Medication Management and Faculty Pharmacist
- Kaylin Maddy, MD, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist Resident
- Ann Tarnowski, Program Manager, CME and MOC Portfolio Program
HealthPartners is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
HealthPartners Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.
This program is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine if the program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification for their discipline.
This activity is approved for CME credit from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023.
Available Credit
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 2.00 AttendanceThis program is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing’s requirements. It is the responsibility of each nurse to determine if the program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification in their discipline.