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CDC Opioid Modules

Alternative Assignment

For each topic/module required for this assignment, you may choose to create a power point presentation for each topic/module by using the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain-United States, 2016 (Links to an external site.) as a reference.

Additionally, if you are unsuccessful in completing a certificate, you may also create a power point (PPT) on that topic to recover those 25 points.

Timeline for Submission & Late Penalties:

PPTs can only be submitted to recover any given module until Wednesday 11:59 PM CST of the week following assignment due date. There will be a 10% penalty per day (every day after original Sunday due date) according to the late policy. After this time, no alternative assignments will be accepted unless there is a previous agreement and arrangement made with faculty prior to original assignment due date.

Power point guidelines to meet:

o             Each topic/module should be clearly defined in your power point submission as to which CDC Module you are covering (Title Slide). You can do this in 5 different power points or by using a new title slide for each module topic. (2 points for each CDC Module Topic Title Slide)

o             There should be a minimum of 4 slides per module topic NOT including a title or reference slide addressing the key points for each module noted below. (5 points per slide/key point- total of 20 points per CDC Module/PPT)

o             Slides or slide notes should have enough information to express your understanding of the topic being presented.

o             A reference slide citing the use of the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain-United States, 2016 is required as well as corresponding in-text citations where appropriate. (3 points for each CDC Module Topic Reference slide)

 

•             Module 2: Treating Chronic Pain without Opioids

o             Discuss the preferred methods for treating chronic pain and why these are preferred

o             Describe communication techniques that facilitate a patient-centered approach to manage chronic pain

o             Describe risks and benefits of first-line treatments to chronic pain

o             Identify non-opioid medications for various types of chronic pain

o             Identify non-pharmacologic treatment options for various types of chronic pain

 

•             Module 5:Assessing and Addressing Opioid Use Disorder

o             Describe the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), assessment criteria required for a diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD)

o             Describe how OUD is diagnosed and how it can be discussed with patients

o             Describe the types of medications used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

o             List patient and provider resources for the treatment of OUD

 

•             Module 4:Reducing the Risks of Opioids

o             Identify situations that can increase risk for harmful outcomes for patients on opioid therapy

o             Explain the range of clinical tools and tests that can provide data to help in risk assessment and clinical decision-making, such as prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data and urine drug testing (UDT)

o             Describe strategies for mitigating risk in patients taking opioids

o             Identify recommended next steps based on the results of UDT, PDMP data, physical examination, and medical history

 

•             Module 7:Determining Whether to Initiate Opioids for Chronic Pain

O Identify criteria for determining whether to initiate or continue opioid therapy for the treatment of chronic pain

o Identify known risks and realistic benefits of opioid and nonopioid therapies that should be discussed with patients

o Apply strategies that improve patient safety when initiating or continuing opioid therapy for chronic pain

o Identify nonpharmacologic and nonopioid pharmacologic therapies appropriate for treating chronic pain

 

•             Module 13: Using the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to Promote Patient Safety in Opioid Prescribing and Dispensing

o             Identify benefits associated with using a PDMP, including how they contribute to patient safety

o             Describe strategies for improving patient outcomes when finding concerning information in a PDMP

o             Identify how PDMPs improve coordination of care across healthcare professions

o             Select effective communication techniques to facilitate difficult conversations with patients

o             Identify the potential benefits of integrating the PDMP with electronic health records