Pain Management: What You Need to Know & Want to Know
Pain Management: What You Need to Know & Want to Know is organized by National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).
Release Date: 05/20/2022
Expiration Date: 05/20/2025
Goals & Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Describe the etiology and epidemiology of chronic pain.
• Recall common non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain treatment options.
• Explain the best practices in pain management, including common risk reduction strategies.
• Calculate Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) dosages for common prescription opioid medications.
• Confirm the validity of a prescriber’s DEA number.
• Recall common DEA “Red Flags” for controlled substance prescribing and dispensing.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.