Opioids and Controlled Substances

ACMS October Dinner Meeting & Vendor Show

“Opioids and Controlled Substances”

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
(2hr CME Credit to meet FL BoM Requirements*)


Michelle R. Mendez, DO
Mendez Family Care
Jacksonville, Florida

Location:
Hilton UF Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607

6:00 – 7:00 pm Social Hour; 7:00 – 9:00 pm CME Program and Dinner
Free: ACMS Members $150 Non-Member Physicians**

RSVP Required by October 15th – acmsassist@acms.net or 352-376-0715

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe Current Standards for Prescribing Controlled Substances;
  2. Explain the Risk of Addiction;
  3. Identify Florida Laws and Rules Related to the Prescribing of Controlled Substances;
  4. Discuss Non-Opioid and Non-Pharmacological Alternatives for Treating Pain

Accreditation: This session/course provided by the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA), satisfies the State-mandated 2-hour “Prescribing Controlled Substance” requirement, in compliance with HB21. The Course has been approved by the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, the Florida Board of Medicine, the Florida Board of Dentistry, the Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine and the Florida Board of Optometry.
Credit: The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure: Dr. Mendez has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationship(s) to disclose.