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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Opioid Pain Management Provider Continuing Education Resources

The Food and Drug Administration is requiring completion of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for opioids. Appropriate pain management requires ongoing education regarding safe opioid use. The Drug Utilization Review Board is providing links to continuing education materials related to REMS and pain management with opioids as well as available pain management certification programs. (Press the control key while clicking on the text highlighted in blue to follow the guideline link.)

FDA required Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for opioids

Pain management-related continuing education activities

Certification programs for pain management