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3.03 | PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING - Opioid rotation

 

MODULE NAME:Opioid rotation
MODULE CODE:L3.3 - 2
COURSE NAME:PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 3 - AOD Treatment Specific Practice
TARGET AUDIENCE:All prescribers and dispensers.
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:

This module provides participants with the theoretical understanding and the evidence behind the benefits of opioid rotation.  

This module will provide an evidence-based approach to assist the practitioner in managing patients for whom an opioid rotation would be beneficial to the long-term outcomes of their treatment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Summarise the current evidence for the utility of opioid rotation.
  • Identify the benefits of undertaking an opioid rotation.
  • Assess and manage risks in relation to opioid rotations.
  • Calculate an approximate opioid equianalgesic dose.
  • Choose and calculate appropriate opioid alternatives applying rational prescribing principles.
LENGTH:1.5 hours
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:Available here
LAST UPDATED:February 2023