Prescribing

Proper Prescribing (RX-21)

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Medications 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), 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 these live activities each for a maximum of 33 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in activity.

Registration Options

Select Edition

Course Credits

21 CME (6 Pre-Course + 15 Live)

Course Costs

$1895.00 Flat

Interest-Free Financing Available

Date: December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: January 25, 2025 - January 26, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: February 22, 2025 - February 23, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Course Credits

33 CME (6 Pre-Course + 15 Live + 12 Post-Course)

Course Costs

$2495.00 Flat

Interest-Free Financing Available

Date: December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: January 25, 2025 - January 26, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: February 22, 2025 - February 23, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

Am I eligible to take a course in the Virtual Live Classroom?
What is the difference between the standard edition (RX-21) and the extended edition (RX-21EX)?
Can I attend this course proactively for CME credit, even if I don’t have a disciplinary order?
How do I know if this course is approved by my regulatory agency or board?
My disciplinary order states that I need to take a course from a different provider, can I take a PBI course instead?
  • "I feel that PBI Education's Prescribing course should be required before becoming a prescriber. I think if I had had a course like this, I would have never been in the situation that I am."
    - Prescribing Course Graduate
  • "It was an incredible course…very conducive to learning and felt very comfortable talking and interacting with the other attendees and staff. Never felt judgement, people only wanted to help."
    - Prescribing Course Graduate
  • "I had registered for the Medical Record Keeping Course and Prescribing Course at the same time. But after taking the former I was glad to have registered for the latter...I was very happy and satisfied with the experience. Both courses were great. "
    - Prescribing Course Graduate
  • "I feel this course was excellent and very eye-opening. I have become aware of so many areas that I was falling short in and have plans to implement new risk management and patient care initiatives as soon as a I get home."
    - Prescribing Course Graduate
  • "Fantastic conference!!! Should be given in Medical Schools and required by our State Boards. It will certainly improve my overall patient care and help me develop safer prescribing and documentation habits."
    - Prescribing Course Graduate
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