This comprehensive course addresses the mandatory content for Physician Assistants and APRNs in Florida registered to prescribe Schedule II, III and/or IV controlled substances as allowed by Florida law, effective January 1, 2017. The course was originally presented during a FMA meeting on December 3, 2021. The content of this 3-hour course encompasses the required course for all DEA-authorized prescribers in Florida, including allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists. Upon completing this course and reviewing the resources, participants should be able to: Identify specific challenges and risks that may be encountered in prescribing controlled substances like opiates Describe the Schedules of Controlled Substances as set forth by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Implement best practices for proper prescribing of controlled substances, including appropriate uses for opiates Clarify the benefits and risks of controlled substances, including risk of opioid addiction Follow the legal requirements for prescribing controlled substances Observe the standards of practice for prescribers required under Florida law Describe various prescribing practices that will protect both patients and prescribers Discuss available alternatives (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) to controlled substances, particularly opiates Recognize options for overdose treatment like prescribing of emergency opioid antagonists
Credit & MOC Details
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FDA REMS
Qualifies for MIPS
Target Specialties
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- 1430 Piedmont Drive East
Pricing
CME included with membership · $99–480/yr
| Active Member | $480/yr |
| Military/Government Member | $175/yr |
| Senior (Retired) Member | $99/yr |
| Out of State Member | $129/yr |
| Student Member | Free |
| Resident/Fellow Member | Free |
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Specialties served/covered
- Addiction Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Informatics
- Clinician Wellness & Burnout
- Communication & Shared Decision-Making
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- General & Adult Psychiatry
- General Internal Medicine
- General Pediatrics
- Geriatric Medicine
- Health Equity & Inclusion
- Hematology
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Medical Leadership & Administration
- Medical Oncology
- Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- Neurology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Practice Management & Ethics
- Pulmonary Disease
- Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardio-Vascular
- Cross-Specialty
- GI & Liver
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Subspecialties
- Neurology
- Ob/Gyn
- Oncology & Hematology
- Pain & Palliative
- Pediatrics
- Primary care
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Surgery
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Pricing
CME access requires membership — $99–480 / year
| Senior (Retired) Member | $99/yr |
| Out of State Member | $129/yr |
| Physician Assistant (Out of State) | $129/yr |
| Military/Government Member | $175/yr |
+2 more plans
Free for students and residents
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- Online course / module
- Credit · Up to 3 credits
- Members only
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ReleasedJul 27, 2025
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Last day to claim creditJan 1, 2028 1 year left
