• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  This monograph provides an overview of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration's regulatory role, including the fundamental goal of reducing, if not eliminating, the diversion of controlled substances from medical use to non-medical use. A review of recent court cases places agency goals, and conflicts with health professionals, into a contemporary context. Basic DEA regulations are discussed.

   

  This monograph is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as legal advice. For legal advice, a licensed attorney should be consulted.

  Rating

     4.50  out of 5

  Handouts

  • Homestudy PDF :   0798000017153H03.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  List the major responsibilities of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

  Describe the rules established by the DEA to prevent drug diversion.

  Discuss legal cases interpreting the responsibilities of pharmacists to comply with DEA requirements.

  Pharmacy Technician

  List rules established by the DEA for handling of medications at a pharmacy.

  Discuss the role of the DEA as a regulatory agency.

  Describe techniques that can be used to comply with DEA rules.

  Nurse

  List the major responsibilities of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

  Discuss legal cases interpreting the responsibilities of pharmacists to comply with DEA requirements.

  Describe the rules established by the DEA to prevent drug diversion.

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-579557

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-17-153-H03-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-17-153-H03-T
  Nurse 0798-0000-17-153-H03-P
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  David  Brushwood, JD, RPh Senior Lecturer, University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy

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