Date of original release: 5/16/18; Date presentation updated: 10/1/19; Date credit expires: 10/1/22.
This program satisfies the State of Florida re-licensure requirement.
Needs Assessment: On March 19, 2018, Gov. Rick Scott signed bill HB 21
into law which includes a variety of measures to combat the opioid
crisis. The bill states that each person registered with the United
States Drug Enforcement Administration and authorized to prescribe
controlled substances shall complete a board-approved two-hour
continuing education (CE) course on prescribing controlled substances.
The Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) is authorized by HB 21
to provide this two-hour mandatory requirement for MDs and DOs. Although
only DEA-registered prescribers of controlled substances are actually
required to complete this training every two years, all physicians are
welcome to complete this course. All CME credit earned will be reported
to CE Broker. HB 21 required prescribers to complete this course for the
first time no later than January 31, 2019 and then for each subsequent
renewal thereafter.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Comply with the Florida Controlled Substances Bill (CS/CS/HB 21)
- Identify the requirements of HB 21 including but not limited to: opioid abuse by establishing prescribing limits, requiring continuing education on controlled substance prescribing, expanding required use of Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, and EFORCSE
- Review CDC guidelines for treating acute and chronic pain
Disclaimer: Certificates received without proper payment or proof of membership will result in credit not being issued or uploaded to CE Broker.
Accreditation Statement: The Florida Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The Florida Academy of Family Physicians designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 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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