NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility - 2 hours
Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids - 2 hours
- best practices, alternative treatment options, and multi-modal approaches to pain management that may include physical therapy, psychotherapy, and other treatments;
- safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding:
- standards of care;
- identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients; and
- effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substances; and - prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances.
Human Trafficking Prevention - Must be approved by HHSC