Prescribing
Proper Prescribing (RX-21)
BackMedications are prescribed and dispensed at an alarming rate for patients who suffer from many ailments, including acute and chronic pain, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and insomnia. This course goes beyond sound prescribing practices, illuminating for prescribers the personal and professional reasons why they may fail to prescribe properly at all times. The curriculum covers common misconceptions about controlled substances, assessment of patients for misuse potential, setting prescribing-related boundaries, patient behaviors that may impact their care, and team-based symptom management approaches.
An intensive pre-course component personalizes the course content to be state and profession-specific. Building on insights into why clinicians prescribe inappropriately, participants develop a Personalized Protection Plan©. This plan is designed to help them maintain their newfound knowledge base and prevent prescribing-related lapses.
*This course meets training requirements for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) MATE Act.
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Course Editions
RX-21
- Pre-course assignments, 6 hours
- Two-day virtual live course
RX-21 Extended
- Pre-course assignments, 6 hours
- Two-day virtual live course
- Post-course, weekly faculty-led group teleconference seminars (MAS-12), one hour for 12 weeks
Reasons for Referral
- Inappropriate or unsafe prescribing of controlled substances
- Documentation of prescribing that does not comply with laws and regulations
- Poor understanding of drug dependence, addiction, and misuse potential
- Inadequate treatment or management of chronic pain
- Prescribing to friends, family, or coworkers*
*This is also considered a professional boundary issue. A professional boundaries course should be considered in addition to a prescribing course.
Professions This Course Is Suitable For
All clinicians with prescriptive authority, including, but not limited to: physicians, advanced practice nurses, dentists, veterinarians, physician assistants, podiatrists, mental health providers, optometrists, and trainees.
Learning Objectives
- Identify common reasons why medical providers may face regulatory and legal consequences for their prescribing habits
- Apply the prescribing guidelines, rules, and regulations into clinical practice for the safe and effective use of prescription medications
- Produce and maintain the proper medical records and documentation to remain in compliance with prescribing laws and regulations
- Identify prescription medications that have a high potential for abuse and their proper indications
- Understand the behavior of patients when utilizing prescription medications and be able to identify behaviors that would affect their care
- Demonstrate an understanding of options besides prescription medications to provide better care for patients with chronic pain
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and Professional Boundaries, Inc. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this Other activity (live, enduring, Internet PoC search) for a maximum of 33 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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