DESCRIPTION
This is a WEBCAST of a seminar hosted by CareerSmart Learning on October 10, 2012 in Pasadena, CA. The seminar consisted of two expert panelists, Alex Swedlow of the CA Workers’ Comp Institute and Dr. Steven Feinberg. Objectives include:
- Describe “opioid dilemma” in context of workers’ compensation
- List three guidelines for treatment of chronic pain
- Describe ways in which claims professionals and case managers can better promote adherence to guidelines.
Course is approved for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category A
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 1.25 CE/Contact Hours, California Workers’ Comp Claims Adjuster, CA WC, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Chronic Pain, Clinical Medication Management, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, LPN, LVN, Nurses, Opioid Dilemma, Opioids, Workers’ Comp