Opioid Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements

• What opioid-related education do I need to apply for/renew my license?
• Are there any exemptions to the training requirements established by Act 124 of 2016?
• Does PAMED have education that can help me meet this licensure requirement?
• If I’ve taken PAMED’s opioid education, is there other education available that can help me meet this licensure requirement?

CME Resources

PAMED's Addressing Pennsylvania's Opioid Crisis  – This program is divided into four sessions, covering a variety of tools and resources for prescribers and dispensers to better address opioid addiction with their patients.

Pain Management and Opioids – This program is offered by the NEJM Group and covers the full FDA Opioid and Analgesic REMS Blueprint.

PA-PDMP - Evidence-Based Prescribing: Tools You can Use to Fight the Opioid Epidemic – This program from the PA Department of Health consists of seven online modules. You can find additional resources relative to the modules here.

Safe Opioid Prescribing for Pediatric Patients - This interactive course from the University of Wisconsin–Madison addresses minimizing opioid use and safe opioid prescribing for pediatric patients.