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Master prescription drug misuse management with this CME/CE course. Learn to identify substance misuse using clinical interviews and CURES, then implement effective interventions. Practice compassionate tapering strategies through real-world case scenarios. Enroll today to improve your approach to addiction care and ensure better patient outcomes!
This CME/CE course offers a practical approach to managing prescription drug misuse and addiction. Learn how to use the clinical interview and CURES (California’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) to identify substance misuse and implement effective interventions.
Through animated didactic videos, interactive slides, and video case scenarios, you’ll practice applying these principles using a treatment algorithm. Additionally, the course will cover the most compassionate approaches for tapering patients off misused medications while ensuring a smooth and supportive process.
Who Should Take This Course
Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates
Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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.
Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 2.00 ANCC contact hours.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - Enduring Materials
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This enduring activity is designated for 2.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 03/20/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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"Easy to access, well organized and informative activity."
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