About this course
This course fulfills the 2 hour requirement for Florida Pharmacists in the Validation of Prescriptions of Controlled Substances. It will cover all rules and regulations according to the State's guidelines. --- This course will report to CE Broker within 24 hours and can be taken at your own pace, on any device.
Course curriculum
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Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
- Course Description
- Learning Objectives
- Course Outline
- Introduction
- Scope of the Opioid Epidemic
- The Role of Prescribers and Pharmacists in Preventing Opioid Misuse and Diversion
- Defining the Issue
- Understanding the Pathophysiology of Addiction
- Calculating Morphine Milligram Equivalents and CDC Dosing Guidelines
- Identifying and Counseling At-Risk Patients
- Assessing the Therapeutic Value of Controlled Substances
- The Role of the Pharmacist in Managing Drug Interactions and Side Effects
- Safe Storage and Disposal of Controlled Substances
- Schedules of Controlled Substances
- Overview of Florida Law
- Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- Conclusion
- Post Test
- Resources
- Course Evaluation