Buprenorphine For Opioid Use Disorder (CRNA)

This course will review of the use of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder and discuss the barriers, challenges, risks, and efficacy of buprenorphine treatment.  Although evidence from numerous studies has shown buprenorphine to be effective for the treatment of opioid use disorder, a majority of patients with opioid use disorder do not receive buprenorphine, or any other medical treatment.

#CE: NBCRNA MAC Dev (Class B Credit)

This course enhances the CRNAs' knowledge of nurse anesthesia practice, prioritizing patient safety and qualifies for MAC Dev credits, formerly Class B. CRNAs should upload and archive completion documentation on the AANA website. CRNAs must retain copies of all documentation used to demonstrate certification compliance consistent with NBCRNA policy.
 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  • Review the most current opioid overdose data 
  • Explain why buprenorphine is not prescribed more 
  • Discuss which patients are good candidates pain management with buprenorphine
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
    This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
Course opens: 
01/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Advocate Health CRNA Continuing Education Series
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Diana Bottari, DO; Advocate Health
Sue Serratore, RN, BSN; Advocate Health
Ashley Kwasinski; Advocate Health

 

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

#CE: NBCRNA MAC Dev (Class B Credit)

This course enhances the CRNAs' knowledge of nurse anesthesia practice, prioritizing patient safety and qualifies for MAC Dev credits, formerly Class B. CRNAs should upload and archive completion documentation on the AANA website. CRNAs must retain copies of all documentation used to demonstrate certification compliance consistent with NBCRNA policy.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
    This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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