23-055-H08-P - Naloxone: The Gift of Time

Course Description

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Summary

This course is designed to prepare pharmacists for the responsibility of counseling and educating patients and caregivers on signs of opioid overdose and naloxone use in order to improve patient access to naloxone. This program will describe the national overdose concerns associated with opioids, review proper administration of the available naloxone formulations, and describe the current naloxone access laws in place.

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy for 3.0 contact hours to meet requirements pursuant to CHAPTER 64B16-26, Florida Statutes, and Rule 64B16-26.300, Florida Administrative Code.

Program Details

Intended Audience: Pharmacists interested in administration of Naloxone

Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-23-055-H08-P

Contact Hours: 3.0 Consultant Recertification/General hours of ACPE approved continuing education for pharmacists

Program Fees:

Regular Registration: $55.00
UF Preceptor/Career Coach: $50.00
UF COP Faculty: $45.00

(Please note: UF Preceptor/Career Coaches & UF COP Faculty must register within the group portal to receive registration discounts. Our office is unable to retroactively apply a discount once the registration has been completed. For information on how to access the group portal, please click here).

UAN Release Date: 2/5/2024

UAN Expiration Date: 2/5/2027

Activity Type: Knowledge

Program Support: No outside financial support was provided.

Format Type: This course is self-paced, fully online.

Time to Complete: All coursework must be completed within 24 weeks from the date of registration or before date of UAN expiration, 2/5/2027, whichever comes first. This course will no longer be eligible for CE credit after 2/5/2027.

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Describe the current national overdose concerns associated with opioids
Identify signs and symptoms of opioid overdose
Identify proper candidates for naloxone
List and describe the available naloxone formulations including proper administration techniques
Demonstrate the ability to properly counsel patients and caregivers on naloxone use
Describe the current naloxone access laws and how these access laws are directed at improving patient access to naloxone

Program Overview

Program Material:

Lecture 1: Naloxone: The Gift of Time

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

Describe the current national overdose concerns associated with opioids
Identify signs and symptoms of opioid overdose
Identify proper candidates for naloxone
List and describe the available naloxone formulations including proper administration techniques
Demonstrate the ability to properly counsel patients and caregivers on naloxone use
Describe the current naloxone access laws and how these access laws are directed at improving patient access to naloxone

Requirements for Successful Course Completion

In order to earn credit for this course, participants must pass a final assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Two chances to pass each assessment will be given. If a passing score is not earned by the second attempt, the participant must re-enroll in the course. Upon successful completion of all coursework, participants must complete a course evaluation form.

Questions?

Please contact the Continuing Pharmacy Education Team

Phone: (352) 273-6275

Email: cesupport@ahc.ufl.edu

Website: https://cpe.pharmacy.ufl.edu/

Course Access

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Click the blue “Log in to Continuing Education” button and enter your login credentials. You should then see your course on the Canvas dashboard or by clicking Courses>All Courses.

Resources

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Accrediting Associations

Consultant Pharmacist 3.0 CEU

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