VIRTUAL CE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Wednesday February 12th, 2025 // 6-8pm PST
The Ever-Changing Landscape of the Opioid Crisis in Nevada
The NV AGD are proud to host Dr. Darla Zarley who will provide this entry level
course to all dental healthcare professionals.
*This course fulfills the opioid requirement for Nevada licensure renewal*
Course Description
This presentation will include the current landscape of opioid and other substance abuse related issues as they exist today. Additionally, this course will discuss the impact of legislation on opioid prescribing in Nevada. We will review data, discuss changes in prescribing rates and practices, review PMP laws, data errors and forgeries.
Course Objectives
1. Understand the scope of the opioid epidemic in Nevada
2. Discuss components of Senate Bill (SB) 459; The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
3. Discuss components of Assembly Bill (AB) 474; Reporting Drug Overdose
4. Discuss components of AB 239; Review and Investigation of controlled substance complaints
5. Discuss controlled substance prescribing laws in Nevada
6. Discuss the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) changes
7. Understand PMP Issues: PMP self-queries, Data errors and forgeries, and Hotline alerts
8. Discuss e-prescribing requirements in Nevada
9. Update on the removal of DATA Waiver Requirement for opioid use disorder prescription
LIVE Virtual CE event (2 PACE CE Credits Provided) // Keywords: Opioids, Opioid Crisis, PMP, Drug Overdose
Questions? Please email NV AGD at [email protected]
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by the participant within 7 days of the program will result in a fee of 50% of the tuition cost. No shows will be charged the entire regular tuition price. If NV AGD cancels the program, the participant will be reimbursed the full tuition amount.