CPE
Thomas Franko, PharmD, BCACP
The national opioid crisis continues to be one of the most pressing public health issues in modern history. The average life expectancy in the United States declined annually from 2016 to 2019 due to opioid-related breathing emergencies and suicide. Death associated with opioids, or other drugs of misuse, is now the leading cause of death in Americans under the age of fifty. As the most accessible health care provider, pharmacists are positioned to play a leading role in the treatment of substance use disorder. Additionally, pharmacists can serve to better educate the public about the nature of substance use disorder as a mental health disorder and the benefits of its treatment. Unfortunately, the stigma associated with substance use disorder and its treatment stands as a barrier to accessing quality care for patients. Gaining a better understanding of how substance use disorder ts a disease state model and the true, evidence-based bene ts of treatment will provide pharmacists the tools needed to help break the stigma and improve care to this patient population.
CPE assessment
This assessment must be taken online; please see “CPE information” in the sidebar on the previous page for further instructions. The online system will present these questions in random order to help reinforce the learning opportunity. There is only one correct answer to each question.
CPE information
To obtain the 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of CPE credit for this activity, you must complete the online assessment with a passing grade of 70% or better, complete the evaluation, and CLAIM CREDIT at http://apha.us/CPE. You will have two opportunities to successfully complete the assessment, and the questions will be in randomized order. The current policy of the APhA Education Department is not to release the correct answers to any of our CPE tests.
This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the CPE activity. Learners who successfully complete this activity by the expiration date can receive CPE credit. Please visit CPE Monitor for your statement of credit/transcript.
To claim credit
1. Go to http://apha.us/CPE.
2. Log in to your APhA account, or register as a new user.
3. Select “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” (click “View Cart” and “Check Out”).
4. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
5. Click “Claim Credit.” You will need to provide your NABP e-profile ID number to obtain and print your statement of credit.
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