8 lessons, 7–12 minutes
Anytime

Practice Standard – Safe Prescribing of Opioids and Sedatives

Date and time

8 lessons, 7–12 minutes

Fee

Free

About this learning opportunity

This course focuses on the College’s expectations when prescribing these higher-risk medications, including assessing patients appropriately, considering other medical conditions and medications, and taking steps to mitigate risk of harm.

Agenda

  • A high risk for patients and communities
  • Learning objectives
  • Assessment
  • Prescribing an opioid or sedative
  • Long-term opioid treatment
  • Beyond the standard
  • Thank you
  • Feedback

Technical requirements

The College’s online learning platform is not integrated with registrants’ CPSID and password. Create an online learning account with your name and email address.

Accreditation

Registrants may claim self-learning credits.