Date:
Location:
Speaker: Dr. Davis C. Thomas
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Abstract:
This course is aimed at providing three hours in total of CE which can be credited towards the DEA-MATE mandated hours for new or renewal application of DEA license. The course is intended to provide fundamental understanding on substance use disorders, and possible referral and management. Reviewing the Principles of sound Pain management: Safe pharmacological management of dental pain; acute and chronic pain. Along with reviewing Substance abuse and addiction: Terminology, definitions; prevalence and incidence; drugs of abuse and addiction; identifying the risk factors; who is prone?
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this two-part course, participants will be able to:
- Learn to identify patients with the potential for substance use disorders and prevention of SUD
- Understand the basics of neurophysiology of SUDs
Register for the second part of this course on July 24th!
Tuition: $59/1.5 ADA CERP credit hour
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.