The Division of Graduate and Specialized Programming at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus invites you to participate in this synchronous, virtual Opioid Education offering. The course will be held via Zoom on Monday, November 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET.

Course Description:

This course will examine and list the commonly prescribed agents used for pain management and/or end-of-life care. It will identify the ocular indications and potential side effects of commonly prescribed agents used in pain management. Tolerance and addiction from opioid agents will be covered along with opioid overdose treatment medication and plan.

Learning Objectives:

• Review scheduled medications for pain
• Educate on opioid medications
• Talk about pain pathways
• Review opioid side effects

This course fulfills the Pennsylvania license renewal requirement for two hours of opioid training. Certificates will be issued by the 11/30/26 deadline for PA re-licensure CE credits. This course may qualify for two TPA (Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent) credits - please check with your State Board to confirm. This course is pending COPE accreditation for two synchronous, virtual continuing education credits.