VIRTUAL CE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 // 6-8pm PST

Nevada's Evolving Opioid Crisis

The NV AGD is proud to host Dr. Darla Zarley who will provide this entry level

course to all dental healthcare professionals.

  *This course fulfills the opioid recurring requirement for Nevada licensure renewal* 

**Must be a 2023 AGD member to receive member pricing** 

Course Description

This presentation will discuss the current landscape of opioid and other substance abuse related issues as they exist in Nevada today. Additionally, this course will examine the impact of legislation on opioid prescribing in Nevada. Participants 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. Impact of legislation on opioid prescribing 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. 

LIVE Virtual CE event (2 PACE CE Credits Provided) // Keywords: Opioids, Opioid Crisis, PMP, Drug Overdose

Questions? Please email NV AGD at [email protected]

Requirements: Access to a computer that can play sound, is required for participation the Nevada AGD live webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate; however, the webinar utilizes the Zoom platform. Specific instructions will be disseminated upon registration to assist with course access.

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.