Key Updates in Fundamentals of the Use of Opioids for Pain Management and Prevention

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This enduring activity includes didactic presentation with holographic elements and interactive case presentation to enhance knowledge of fundamental concepts of pain, including key definitions and mechanisms. Participants will explore comprehensive approaches for pain assessment, apply validated tools for assessing pain severity and functional status, and learn strategies for managing different pain types. Emphasizing risk mitigation in opioid prescribing, the program addresses prevention of nonmedical use of opioid analgesics. After completion, participants will be equipped to optimize pain management while minimizing opioid-related risks.

REMS-COMPLIANT PROGRAM COMPLETION
In order to be considered a completer of this REMS-compliant education, learners must complete three of the following activities in this series: one track of this Sim Center activity, the Holovision activity and one chapter of the Day in the Life docuseries. Each activity can be found on the RESTORE website when they are made available: https://restore-painrelief.com/cme-bridge/?portal=clinician.
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
Consistent with the goals of the FDA REMS blueprint, this REMS-compliant continuing education program is designed to meet the educational needs of a broad range of health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice nurses (eg, APRN, CNS, NP, DNP, CRNA, CNMW, other), physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrists, and psychologists.

• Summarize fundamental concepts of pain management, including key definitions and mechanisms 
• Evaluate the severity of pain and risk factors for nonmedical use of prescription opioids in patients with pain 

JOINT ACCREDIDATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (ACPE) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of up to 1.0 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.

NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 45 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor. Credits are generally reported during the first week of each month for those who claimed during the month prior.

AAPA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT – ENDURING MATERIALS
Med Learning Group has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1.0 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designed for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until 12/1/25. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ADA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. 

Med Learning Group designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

COPE CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this asynchronous activity for 1.0 COPE hours. Activity number 129875. Course number 95618-PH.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.

Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:

• Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
• Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
• Brianna Hefele, PA-C, has nothing to disclose.
• A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
• Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
• Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, VP Med/Sci Services & Learner Engagement for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose. 
• Lauren Scott, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose. 
• Melissa A. Johnson, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
• Millena De Brito, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
• Aimee Meissner, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. ?In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com