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Opioid Safety Strategies

  • Claim Credits by 3/8/2029
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Credits Available: CME 8, UP TO 8 ABA PATIENT SAFETY CREDITS, UP TO 4 ABA MOCA QI POINTS

Opioid use and misuse remain critical challenges across healthcare and community settings. This course provides anesthesia professionals and other clinicians with a comprehensive overview of opioid pharmacology, safe prescribing practices, and...  Read More +




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The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ program and MOCA® are registered trademarks of The American Board of Anesthesiology®. MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American Board of Anesthesiology®.

This activity contributes to the patient safety component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

This activity contributes to the Quality Improvement (QI) component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®). Earn up to 4 points for the completion of the activity. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

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  • Explain the mechanisms of action of opioids, including their effects on opioid receptors and the central nervous system.
  • Describe the role of opioid antagonists.
  • Discuss key considerations for the safe use of opioids, including potential side effects, and drug interactions.
  • Describe the risk factors for Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression (OIRD).
  • Compare different monitoring modalities for patients receiving opioids.
  • Prepare a plan for the treatment of opioid overdose, including antagonist administration and monitoring.
  • List community populations at risk of opioid overdose.
  • Explain the importance of bystander rescue for victims of opioid overdose.
  • List the publicly available formulations of naloxone to rescue victims of opioid overdose.
  • Differentiate between the steps to recognize and treat opioid overdose in the community setting vs. the healthcare setting.
  • Describe the scope of substance use disorders in healthcare professionals.
  • Identify signs of addiction in healthcare professionals.
  • Review the process for approaching the healthcare professional who is suspected of substance use disorder.
Anesthesiologists, Anesthesiologist Assistants, CRNAs, Nurses, Resident/Fellows, Medical Students
Jonathan Cohen, MD, MS, CPPS, FASA
All planners, faculty, and staff have reported no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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