Continuing Education Credits

Course meets the requirements for 2 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians and veterinarians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval. However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery.

RACE Subject Category: Medical; Delivery Method: Non-interactive Distance; Program Number 769259.




This course may meet some or all of the renewal period mandated CE required by some states.

 

Content Presenter

Lauren Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

Controlled Substance Management in Veterinary Medicine is a free veterinary CE offering made possible through the generous educational support of Epicur® Pharma.

Controlled substances are a classification of medications that have a potential for emotional and/or physical abuse which necessitates the need for tighter regulations. However, which regulations apply to which medications, and how to comply, can get confusing.

This course covers not only federal regulations, but looks at topics that states may choose to modify to be more stringent. While there are regulations, there is not necessarily one correct way to comply. The course reviews various methods that could be used in different practice settings to comply with the requirements.

The course also examines DEA number regulations, storage and inventory management protocol considerations, ordering and transporting, prescribing vs. dispensing, diversion awareness, and practice protocol documentation.


After completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • explain the opioid problem in the United States and list examples of diversion
  • describe what a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is and potential problems with it in veterinary medicine
  • describe the classification system of controlled substances and provide examples of medications within each level
  • outline the regulations at the federal level and explain how to find state specific requirements
  • explain which veterinarians are required to hold a DEA number and how to obtain one
  • explain the components of a federal/state compliance effective record keeping system
  • explain the protocol for compliance level storage of controlled substances
  • discuss inventory management including ordering, types of inventory components, and transporting controlled substances
  • discuss the pros and cons of various disposal options
  • outline potential reasons for inventory discrepancy and how to address
  • describe federal prescribing requirements and know where to find state-specific requirements
  • compare and contrast prescribing vs. dispensing
  • list ways to identify and prevent diversion within the practice
  • discuss creating a protocol

 

Open Enrollment with Immediate Access and Individual Time Limits

This is an open enrollment course. Participants may enroll at any time. Upon submission of enrollment the participant is immediately added to the course. The course welcome email provides login and other important information.

This is an asynchronous course, meaning it does not contain real time components. Participants do not need to be logged into the course at specific times to attend lectures or view presentations.

Participants do not need to complete the course in one sitting. However, students who do not access the course within 30 days of last access will be processed as incomplete. Any activity within the course will reset to the full 30 days time allotment.

Participants who are unable to complete a course may re-enroll at their convenience providing the course is still available.

 

Completion Requirements

The completion requirements for this course are:

  • complete the examination with a score of 80% or better - multiple attempts are permitted
  • submit the course survey

Upon submission of the final completion requirement, the participant will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The participant will have immediate access to the certificate.

 

Free Course

Price: FREE