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Alternatives to Opioids (ALTOs) for the Treatment of Pain: The Opportunity to Provide Better, Safe Pain Control- FREE No CME
Alternatives to Opioids (ALTOs) for the Treatment of Pain: The Opportunity to Provide Better, Safe Pain Control, explores a comprehensive approach to pain management beyond opioids. This session will begin by establishing a foundation in pain physiology, enabling participants to effectively identify different pain types. The lecture will then introduce the multimodal pain philosophy, emphasizing a holistic approach to pain management. Participants will learn about the evidence supporting various non-pharmacologic pain control methods and explore the evidence-based use of common non-opioid pharmacological medications. Finally, this session will address and debunk common myths surrounding non-opioid pain control, empowering providers to confidently implement these alternative strategies.
Target Audience
Physicians
Advanced Practice Clinicians
Learning Objectives
Understand the physiology of pain and how to identify different pain types
Discuss multimodal pain philosophy
Discuss evidence for nonpharmacologic pain control
Discuss evidence for common non-opioid pharmacological medications
Address common myths for non-opioid pain control
Rachael Duncan, PharmD BCPS BCCCP
Rachael is a pharmacist and consultant for Stader Opioid Consultants based in Colorado. She has spent the past eight years focused on policy, advocacy, and educational work surrounding harm reduction and substance use disorder treatment at both the state and national level. She serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit The Naloxone Project and is Co-Chair of the MOMs (Maternal Overdose Matters) Initiative, which helps birthing hospitals distribute naloxone directly to at-risk perinatal patients and families. She is also program director for MOMs+, which helps birthing hospitals provide equitable access to treatment and recovery for perinatal patients affected by substance use disorder. Her clinical practice is in hospital-based pharmacy.
No CME is available with this course. To access CME please register for the course titled Alternatives to Opioids (ALTOs) for the Treatment of Pain: The Opportunity to Provide Better, Safe Pain Control-CME Paid Option
This material was prepared by Compass Healthcare Collaborative (Compass)
Fees are charged solely for individuals seeking Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. All educational materials are provided at no cost and are freely accessible regardless of CME participation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Compass is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Registration Options:
•Free Access (No CME Credit) – View content only
•Paid Access with CME Credit – $25.00 Includes access to the course content, pre and post-test, and CME Certificate
Disclaimer:
This material was prepared by Compass Healthcare Collaborative (Compass)
Fees are charged solely for individuals seeking Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. All educational materials are provided at no cost and are freely accessible regardless of CME participation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Compass is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.