ALAHOPE Recorded Course - Pharmacology of Opioids, Stimulants, and Benzodiazepines

An interactive, online training session regarding the pharmacology of opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines.

This project is supported by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being grant number 6 NU17CE924964-02-02, Overdose Data to Action, Injury Prevention Control Research and State and Community Based Programs Funding (93.136). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC or U.S. Government.
 

Target Audience

This knowledge-based program is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ACCME), Nurses (ABN), Social Workers (ABSWE), Dentists (BDEA), Optometrists (ABO), Podiatrists (ABP), and Attendance Credit/Certificate for Counselors, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists.   

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the generic names of commonly used opioid and benzodiazepine agonists and antagonists
  2. Repeat the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of opioid and benzodiazepine agonists and antagonists
  3. Recall the basic pharmacology of stimulants and other related drugs
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.60 ABN
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
  • 0.50 ABSWE
  • 0.50 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
  • 0.50 ACPE Technician
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
  • 0.50 ABO
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, AlaHOPE (Alabama Health Professionals Opioid and Pain Management) Education Series is accepted by the Alabama Board of Optometry, and meets criteria for annual re-licensure continuing education requirements of Alabama optometrists.
  • 0.50 ABP
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, AlaHOPE (Alabama Health Professionals Opioid and Pain Management) Education Series is accepted by the Alabama Board of Podiatry, and meets criteria for annual re-licensure continuing education requirements of Alabama podiatrists.
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 BDEA
Course opens: 
01/24/2024
Course expires: 
01/24/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Recorded Program
United States

ALAHOPE TEAM 

Heather Martin, MSBA

F. Darlene Traffanstedt, MD

Sue Feldman, RN, MEd, PhD

J. Matthew (Matt) Hart, JD, CFE

 

 

Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this knowledge-based program is 0001-9999-24-008-H08-P/T and is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The initial release date for this home-study program is January 24, 2024 and the intended expiration date is January 24, 2027.

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board approved provider of continuing education for social workers by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider Number: 0643.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA) through the joint providership of Huntsville Hospital and the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Huntsville Hospital is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Huntsville Hospital designates this home study program for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This course is approved for .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ towards the Controlled Substance requirement for ACSC certificate holders in Alabama.

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, AlaHOPE (Alabama Health Professionals Opioid and Pain Management) Education Series is accepted by the Alabama Board of Optometry, and meets criteria for annual re-licensure continuing education requirements of Alabama optometrists.

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, AlaHOPE (Alabama Health Professionals Opioid and Pain Management) Education Series is accepted by the Alabama Board of Podiatry, and meets criteria for annual re-licensure continuing education requirements of Alabama podiatrists.

Available Credit

  • 0.60 ABN
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
  • 0.50 ABSWE
  • 0.50 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
  • 0.50 ACPE Technician
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
  • 0.50 ABO
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, AlaHOPE (Alabama Health Professionals Opioid and Pain Management) Education Series is accepted by the Alabama Board of Optometry, and meets criteria for annual re-licensure continuing education requirements of Alabama optometrists.
  • 0.50 ABP
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, AlaHOPE (Alabama Health Professionals Opioid and Pain Management) Education Series is accepted by the Alabama Board of Podiatry, and meets criteria for annual re-licensure continuing education requirements of Alabama podiatrists.
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 BDEA

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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