Created December 2018; Updated December 2021; Expires December 2024
Course is two hours and participants who successfully complete the post-test will earn two CE credits. 

Online, Self-Study CE Helpful Tips

• Before you access the course, add the web page https://learn.padental.org/topclass/ as an allowed site under pop-up blockers. For assistance, Google instructions to add an allowed website for the web browser you use to access the internet. Instructions also are available at the bottom of the Continuing Education page on PDA's website.
• After you address the pop-up blockers, and are ready to start the course, go to www.padental.org/onlinece. Sign in with your username and password. Click Go To Your Learning Center and launch the course.
• At the Congratulations You Passed screen, close the internet window (tab) that displays the name of the course. Instructions and screen shots are available at the bottom of the Continuing Education page on PDA's website.
• The certificate will be saved in your Learning Center. To access your Learning Center, go to www.padental.org/onlinece. Sign in with your username and password. Click Go To Your Learning Center. Click the word Completed to see the list of courses you completed. Click View Certificate.

Pain Management Alternatives and Identification of Addiction - This course will fulfill the Act 124 CE requirement for dentists who have a current DEA registration or use another DEA number (as permitted by law) to prescribe controlled substances. The course also will count toward the one-time, 8-hour DEA MATE Act CE requirement.
Pain Management, identification of addiction and the practices of prescribing opioids will be discussed. 
Upon completion of the online training, the participant should be able to:

• Understand the pathology and physiology of pain and addiction. 
• Recognize alternative therapies for pain management.
• Understand how to assess treatment programs and how to refer for treatment.
• Cite the history and politics of opioids.
• Be aware of doctor prescribing habits.

Cancellation policy: No refunds are issued for online CE courses.

PDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider 
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
PDA designates this activity for 2 (two) continuing education credits.

Important registration information:
1. Sign in to the website with your username and password. Contact PDA if you do not have a username and password or need assistance with your username and password. Do NOT create your own record. If you do, you could be charged the wrong registration fee.

2. Click the Register Myself button and pricing will be displayed.

3. If payment is required, enter your credit card information.

4. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You have 24/7 access to the program for 6-months from the date of registration. Review Helpful Tips provided above before launching the course.