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New Training Requirement for Controlled Substance Rx<\/h1><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” full_height=”yes” pix_over_visibility=”” responsive_css=”{“pix_res_sm_pt“:“20“,“pix_res_sm_pb“:“20“,“pix_res_md_pt“:“20“,“pix_res_md_pb“:“20“}” css=”.vc_custom_1774885546194{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” pix_particles_check=”” responsive_css=”{“pix_res_sm_pt“:“20“,“pix_res_sm_pb“:“20“,“pix_res_md_pt“:“30“,“pix_res_md_pb“:“30“}” css=”.vc_custom_1774885553041{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1774885605752{padding-top: 30px !important;}”]
Course Info<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>
A new law requires prescribers of controlled substances in schedules II, III, IV, and V to complete a one-time eight-hour training prior to their first registration or renewal of their DEA license, beginning June 27, 2023.<\/div>
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The required training for physicians focuses on \u201ctreatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders, or the safe pharmacological management of dental pain and screening, brief intervention, and referral for appropriate treatment of patients with or at risk of developing opioid or other substance use disorders.\u201d<\/p>\n

The AAFP is offering an online CME course on Substance Use Disorders to address these training needs. The sessions were recorded from the AAFP\u2019s Opioid Use Disorder live course and taught by experts who understand the challenges family physicians like you face when helping patients seek treatment. Plus, an additional six sessions are included in this online CME activity. Topics include alcohol use disorder, interpretation of toxicology results, smoking cessation, trauma-informed care, and more\u2014on a schedule that works best for you. Approved for up to 17.75 AAFP Prescribed credits. CME credit approved through October 15, 2024.<\/p>\n

There is no charge for AAFP members, new physicians, student or residents. Other health care professionals have a cost of $595 and nonmembers $775.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>Register for the course<\/span><\/svg><\/a>

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