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Understanding Opioids for Dental Assistants and Healthcare Providers

Safe opioid prescribing and pain management training for dental assistants and dental office teams

3 CE Credits - PACE-Accredited
Understanding Opioids for Dental Assistants and Healthcare Providers
3 CE Credits

Safe Opioid Prescribing Practices

Course Overview - 3 CE Credits

Safe Opioid Prescribing Practices Continuing Education (CE)

In order to renew a Controlled Substances Registration, prescribers must complete three hours of continuing education (CE) concerning safe opioid prescribing practices. The hours count towards the total number needed to renew the professional license and will be repeated every three years.

What You'll Learn: Master evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines, understand risk assessment and mitigation strategies, learn proper patient monitoring techniques, and stay compliant with federal and state regulations for controlled substance prescribing.

Upon completion participants can print their certification which fulfills three CEUs.

✓ Online Course ✓ Instant Printable Certification ✓ 3 CEUs Awarded

Individual Enrollment

Perfect for healthcare professionals looking to master safe opioid prescribing practices and earn 3 CE credits through this comprehensive training required for Controlled Substances Registration renewal.

Enroll Myself

Team Enrollment

Ideal for healthcare practices wanting to ensure entire team compliance with safe opioid prescribing standards and meet continuing education requirements for all prescribing staff members.

Enroll My Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Understanding Opioids course for dental assistants and healthcare providers

General
The Understanding Opioids course is a 3 CE credit online course designed for dental assistants and healthcare providers. It covers safe opioid prescribing practices, evidence-based prescribing guidelines, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, patient monitoring techniques, and federal and state regulations for controlled substance prescribing.
This course is required for all prescribers who need to renew their Controlled Substances Registration. It is designed for dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and all healthcare professionals who prescribe or work with controlled substances in their practice.
Yes. In order to renew a Controlled Substances Registration, prescribers must complete three hours of continuing education concerning safe opioid prescribing practices. The 3 CE credits count towards the total number needed to renew the professional license and must be repeated every three years.
Pricing & Enrollment
The Understanding Opioids course is $45 per person. This course is also included in our Compliance Plus Bundle — 11 essential compliance courses totaling 24 CE credits for $275 — offering significant savings when purchased together.
Yes, we offer team enrollment for healthcare practices wanting to complete opioid training for their entire team. Use the Enroll My Team option above or contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Accreditation & Format
Yes. Dental AssistEd is a PACE-accredited training provider recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry. The Understanding Opioids course is PACE-accredited and the 3 CE credits earned are recognized by dental licensing boards.
Yes. The Understanding Opioids course is fully self-paced and available online. You can complete it on your own schedule and receive an instant printable certificate upon completion. No in-person attendance is required.
Yes. The Understanding Opioids course is included in our Compliance Plus Bundle — 11 essential compliance courses totaling 24 CE credits for $275. View all available online CE courses for a full list.