Safe Opioid Prescribing and Substance Use Disorder Pharmacology

Safe Opioid Prescribing and Substance Use Disorder Pharmacology
$60.00
6 Contact Hours
Includes 6.00 Pharmacology Hours
Required For: MS
1.1K
About the course

Safe Opioid Prescribing, Controlled Substances, and Addiction Pharmacology CE | 6 Pharmacology Hours

6-Hour Comprehensive Pharmacology CE Course

Essential Training for Nurses & Advanced Practice Providers

National Certification & Multi-Board Value!

This course provides 6 comprehensive pharmacology hours approved for ANCC national certification renewal AND multiple state healthcare boards! Automatic CE Broker reporting for seamless documentation.

Perfect for nurses, advanced practice providers, and multi-professional healthcare teams nationwide.

RENEWAL DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2026

Mississippi APRNs: Satisfies Your 5-Hour Controlled Substance CE Requirement

The Mississippi Board of Nursing requires every APRN to complete a minimum of five (5) contact hours of continuing education directly related to controlled substances each State Certification Period. This 6-hour course covers that requirement in full, with an extra hour to spare.

  • Requirement: 5 contact hours directly related to controlled substances per certification period
  • Applies to: ALL Mississippi APRNs (NP, CRNA, and CNM), whether or not you hold Controlled Substance Prescriptive Authority or a DEA registration
  • Current cycle: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026
  • Renewal window: September through December of even-numbered years
  • Documentation: Upload your CE certificate and national certification to CE Broker
  • Exemption: APRNs who graduated from an accredited master's or higher APRN program within the last two years are exempt for their first State Certification renewal only

We report to CE Broker for you. Renew Now CE is a Mississippi Board of Nursing approved provider (#50-18921) and reports your completion to CE Broker automatically, usually within 24 hours. Mississippi APRNs are required to use CE Broker, so this saves you a step at renewal. View our CE Broker provider listing.

State legal reference: 30 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2840 (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). The Board may conduct periodic audits and requires documentation within ten (10) business days of notification.

Compliance note: Licensing requirements can change. Learners should verify current requirements with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

New Jersey APRN/NP Prescribers: Meets the One-Time Controlled Substances CE

This activity is designed to satisfy New Jersey’s one-time requirement for six (6) contact hours of continuing professional education in pharmacology related to controlled substances for APRNs/NPs with prescriptive authority.

  • Requirement: 6 contact hours (one-time) in controlled substances pharmacology
  • Applies to: NJ APRNs/NPs who prescribe/are authorized to prescribe controlled dangerous substances (CDS)
  • Documentation: Keep your certificate of completion for your records in case of audit

State legal reference: N.J.S.A. 45:11-49 (APRN prescribing requirements, including the 6-hour controlled substances pharmacology education).

Compliance note: Licensing requirements can change. Learners should verify requirements with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Why Choose This Multi-Board Accredited Course?

  • ANCC Accredited: Nationally recognized continuing education provider

    Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, Provider ID: P0557.

  • Multi-Board Approved: Mississippi Nursing, Florida Nursing, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy & other state boards (#50-18921)
  • Comprehensive Pharmacology: 6 hours of pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice providers
  • Multi-State Certification Value: Mississippi APRN 5-hour controlled substance requirement, New Jersey one-time 6-hour requirement, Florida NP autonomous practice, Louisiana NP 6 hours pharmacology, and ANCC renewal
  • Automatic Reporting: Course completion automatically reported to CE Broker

About This Essential Opioids Pharmacology Training

This comprehensive 6-hour course provides essential pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacology education for nurses and advanced practice providers. In the current healthcare landscape, understanding opioid pharmacology, classification, and substance dependence strategies is critical for safe, effective patient care and addressing the ongoing opioid crisis.

Updated in June 2026, this course covers scheduled opioid classes, identification protocols, and evidence-based strategies for helping individuals with substance dependence. The content reflects current clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements essential for all healthcare professionals.

Course Information at a Glance

Course Details Information
Course Release Date June 1, 2026
Most Recent Review May 7, 2026
Course Expiration May 30, 2029
CE Hours 6.0 Pharmacology Hours
Target Audience Nurses & Advanced Practice Providers
Course Rating 4.7/5 Stars
State Requirements Met Mississippi APRN 5-Hour + New Jersey One-Time 6-Hour + Florida NP + ANCC

What You'll Learn: Critical Learning Objectives

  1. Opioid Classification: Identify heroin as an opioid and understand its relationship to other opioid substances, including legal and illicit forms of opioids.
  2. Scheduled Opioid Classes: Identify classes of scheduled opioids according to DEA classifications, including their therapeutic uses, abuse potential, and regulatory requirements.
  3. Substance Dependence Strategies: Identify evidence-based strategies to help individuals with substance dependence, including treatment modalities, support systems, and recovery approaches.

Multi-Board Professional Approval

Mississippi Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing
Physical Therapy Board
Respiratory Therapy Board
Additional State Boards

One course serving multiple healthcare professions with automatic CE Broker reporting!

One Course, Four Requirements

Mississippi APRN Controlled Substance CE

Covers the required 5 hours with an hour to spare

New Jersey One-Time Requirement

All 6 controlled substances pharmacology hours

Florida NP Autonomous Practice

6 pharmacology hours toward initial certification

ANCC National Certification

All 6 hours count toward ANCC renewal

Maximum certification value with one comprehensive opioids course!

Why Opioids Training is Clinically Critical

  • Opioid Crisis Response: Essential knowledge for addressing the ongoing national opioid epidemic
  • Patient Safety: Understanding opioid classifications and risks for safe prescribing and monitoring
  • Substance Dependence: Evidence-based strategies for helping patients with addiction and recovery
  • Regulatory Compliance: Current DEA scheduling and classification requirements for practice

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (Provider ID: P0557) and is an approved provider with the Mississippi Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and numerous other state boards (#50-18921). Our courses meet the highest standards in continuing healthcare education.

This course is nationally accredited, multi-board compliant, regularly updated, and peer-reviewed by healthcare experts, ensuring you receive reliable and compliant CE to fulfill your license renewal and certification requirements.

What's Included With Your Course

ANCC Accredited

Nationally recognized provider

Certificate of Completion

Instant download available

Mobile Ready

Study anywhere, anytime

Save Progress

Resume where you left off

Master Essential Opioids Pharmacology

Mississippi APRNs, New Jersey prescribers, Florida NPs, and ANCC renewal, all covered in one comprehensive course.

ANCC Accredited • Multi-State Value • Automatic CE Broker Reporting

Need Help? We're Here for You!

If you have any questions about this course or your CE requirements, contact our support team here. We're committed to helping you succeed in meeting your professional requirements.

This course is current through August 1, 2027. Content regularly updated to reflect the latest research, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements in opioid pharmacology and addiction medicine.

Need All 25 ANCC Pharmacology Hours?

This opioids course is one of four courses included in our Complete ANCC Pharmacology Renewal Package, which covers all 25 pharmacotherapeutics hours required for ANCC NP certification renewal (FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, and more). All 25 hours for $250 total, or $10 per hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state-specific requirements does this 6-hour opioids course satisfy?

This course satisfies multiple state-specific mandates simultaneously: New Jersey APRNs — satisfies the one-time 6-hour controlled substances pharmacology requirement under N.J.S.A. 45:11-49 for APRNs with prescriptive authority. Louisiana APRNs — counts toward 6 of the 12 required pharmacotherapeutic hours per year for APRNs with prescriptive authority. Florida NPs — counts toward the 45-hour pharmacology total for autonomous practice initial application. Counts toward Mississippi APRN 5- hour requirement see below All ANCC-certified NPs and CNSs — all 6 hours count as pharmacotherapy CE toward the 25-hour ANCC renewal requirement. Illinois APRNs — counts toward the 20-hour pharmacotherapy requirement. Michigan nurses — counts as pharmacology CE toward the 25-hour renewal total.

What is the difference between this Opioids course and the Medications with Potential for Misuse course?

Both are 6-hour ANCC-accredited pharmacology courses at $60. The Opioids course focuses specifically on opioid classification, DEA scheduling, heroin and illicit opioids, and evidence-based substance dependence strategies. Medications with Potential for Misuse takes a broader view covering opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, sleep medications, and muscle relaxants, and additionally satisfies Louisiana Act 76's one-time 3-hour controlled substances requirement. If you need opioid-specific depth — particularly for the NJ APRN mandate or Alaska NP opioid requirement — this course is the right choice. If you need broader controlled substance coverage including benzodiazepines and stimulants, or the Louisiana Act 76 requirement, choose Medications with Potential for Misuse. Both count toward ANCC renewal, Florida autonomous practice, and Illinois APRN pharmacotherapy hours.

I am a New Jersey APRN with prescriptive authority. Does this course satisfy my controlled substances pharmacology requirement?

Yes. New Jersey requires APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled dangerous substances to complete a one-time 6-hour course in pharmacology related to controlled substances under N.J.S.A. 45:11-49. This course satisfies that requirement in full. Keep your certificate of completion for your records in case of a Board of Nursing audit. Once you have completed this one-time requirement, it does not need to be repeated at subsequent renewals.

Does this course count toward my total CE hours for license renewal?

Yes. All 6 pharmacology hours count toward your profession's total CE requirement for the renewal cycle. For example, in Michigan these hours count toward your 25-hour total renewal requirement. In Illinois they count toward your 20-hour pharmacotherapy mandate within the 80-hour APRN total. In New Jersey they count toward your 30-hour biennial renewal total. The course satisfies state-specific mandates within your overall CE requirement rather than being additional hours on top of it.

What happens if I do not pass the post-test and can I complete the course in multiple sessions?

You can retake the post-test as many times as needed with no penalty and no additional charge. There is no limit on attempts and your certificate is issued as soon as you pass. Progress saves automatically throughout the course — you can stop at any point, close the browser, and return on any device to pick up exactly where you left off. Most learners complete the full 6 hours across two or three sessions.

What specific opioid topics are covered in this course?

The course covers opioid identification (including heroin and its relationship to other opioids), DEA scheduled opioid classes, therapeutic uses and abuse potential of scheduled substances, and evidence-based strategies for helping individuals with substance dependence, including treatment modalities and recovery approaches.

Will my completion be automatically reported to CE Broker?

Yes. Renew Now CE automatically reports completed courses to CE Broker for nursing and pharmacy professions. Your CE hours will appear in your CE Broker profile within 24 hours of completing the course. If you are in a profession not covered by CE Broker, you will receive an instant certificate of completion to retain for your records.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes — 30 days, no questions asked. If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of our content within 30 days of purchase, contact us for a full refund. We are confident in the quality of our courses, but your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Does this course satisfy the Mississippi APRN 5-hour controlled substance CE requirement?

Yes. The Mississippi Board of Nursing requires a minimum of five (5) contact hours of continuing education directly related to controlled substances per State Certification Period. This 6-hour course covers opioid pharmacology, DEA scheduling and classification, controlled substance regulatory requirements, and evidence-based substance dependence strategies, satisfying the requirement in full with an additional hour to spare. See 30 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2840.

$60.00
6 Contact Hours
Includes 6.00 Pharmacology Hours
Required For: MS
1.1K
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