Pain and Pain Symptom Management 2 hours

Pain and Pain Symptom Management 2 hours
$20.00
2 Contact Hours
Includes 2.00 Pharmacology Hours
Required For: AL, AK, DE, IN, IA, MA, MI, NJ, WI
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Pain and Pain Symptom Management

Content Last Updated: September 10, 2026

2-Hour Pharmacology CE for Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing

ANCC Accredited • MI, MA, WI, IA, AK, DE, IN Requirements

2-Hour Pain Management Pharmacology CE

This ANCC-accredited course provides 2 pharmacology contact hours on pain assessment and management, the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, controlled substance regulation, prescription drug monitoring programs, opioid misuse and overdose risk, and safe storage and disposal of controlled substances.

Designed for: nurses, APRNs, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals completing pain management, opioid prescribing, or controlled substance CE requirements.

Choose this course if:

  • You need 2 pharmacology contact hours
  • You need CE on the 2022 CDC opioid prescribing guideline
  • You need pain management, opioid, or controlled substance CE
  • You are completing requirements for Michigan, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Iowa, Alaska, Delaware, or Indiana
  • You want ANCC-accredited CE from provider P0557. Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
  • You want an online course with a certificate available after completion
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Pharmacology Hours
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States Covered
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Star Rating
2026
Updated

Pain Management CE Highlights

ANCC Accredited
Provider ID: P0557
Multi-State Value
Seven state requirement pathways
Pharmacology Focus
2 hours of specialized CE

State-Specific Requirements This Course Fulfills

Alaska Nurse Practitioners with DEA Registration

Satisfies the requirement for NPs who have a valid federal DEA registration number to complete 2 hours in pain management and opioid use and addiction.

Delaware Nurse Practitioners

Satisfies the state requirement for 2 hours of substance abuse training.

Indiana Nurse Practitioners

Satisfies the requirement for 2 hours addressing opioid prescribing and abuse.

Iowa ARNPs Who Prescribe Opioids

Satisfies the Iowa Board of Nursing requirement for ARNPs who prescribed opioids during the renewal cycle to complete at least 2 contact hours on the current CDC opioid prescribing guideline (Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-7.6(3)). The course covers the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, including dosage and prescription duration recommendations, risk factors for misuse, and nonopioid and nonpharmacologic treatment options.

Michigan Nurses

Meets the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy mandate for pain management continuing education and offers 2 hours of pharmacology CE credit.

Renew Now CE Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy approved provider 50-18921

Renew Now CE is an approved provider of CE by both the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy 50-18921.

Massachusetts APRNs with MCSR

Satisfies the Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and APRN license renewal requirements.

Wisconsin Nurses

Satisfies the Wisconsin Board of Nursing requirement for 2 contact hours in responsible prescribing of controlled substances.

Pain Management Curriculum

The course moves from how pain is classified and measured, through the regulatory framework for controlled substances, into the clinical guidelines and pharmacology that shape prescribing decisions today.

Topics Covered

  • Pain prevalence, classifications, and measurement tools
  • Controlled substance schedules and prescription drug monitoring programs, with an interprofessional case example
  • The 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, plus ASCO cancer pain, ASH sickle cell disease, and Joint Commission pain standards
  • Opioid pharmacology, morphine milligram equivalents, naloxone, and commonly prescribed agents including oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, tramadol, and gabapentin
  • Prescription misuse, substance use disorder risk factors, and overdose trends
  • Screening for misuse risk, dosing, prescription duration, follow-up, tapering, and nonopioid and nonpharmacologic options
  • Safe storage and DEA-compliant disposal of controlled substances

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the prevalence of chronic pain, classifications of pain, and the economic burden of chronic pain in the United States
  • Identify current professional guidelines on pain management, including the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline, ASCO cancer pain guideline, American Society of Hematology sickle cell disease guideline, and Joint Commission pain assessment and management standards
  • Summarize evidence-based treatment approaches for pain management and identify resources for the proper storage and disposal of controlled substances

Need more credits? If you require national CE credits for ADA CERP, ACCME, ASWB, ACPE, AAPA, and APA, view our Pain and Pain Symptom Management 3-hour course.

ANCC Accreditation and CE Broker Reporting

Renew Now CE is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Provider ID P0557. This course provides 2 pharmacology contact hours.

CE Broker reporting

Course completions are reported to CE Broker when applicable.

Course documentation

Certificates are available after completion for renewal records, employer documentation, or audit requests.

Designed for nurses and advanced practice providers

This pharmacology course is designed for healthcare professionals who:

  • Hold DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing
  • Need to meet state-specific pain management or opioid prescribing CE requirements
  • Want current training on the 2022 CDC opioid prescribing guideline
  • Want to strengthen responsible controlled substance practices
  • Need pharmacology credit hours for license renewal
  • Need evidence-based pain management education

Professional Learning Experience

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Save Progress
Resume where you left off
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Certificate
Available after completion
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CE Broker Reporting
When applicable

Course Information

Original Release:
January 1, 2026
Last Reviewed:
10/1/2025
Expires:
12/31/2028
Contact Hours:
2 Hours Pharmacology CE

Practical pain management CE

This course provides focused education on pain management, the 2022 CDC opioid prescribing guideline, opioid-related risks, and responsible medication practices.

Complete 2 pharmacology hours online and keep your certificate for renewal documentation.

Complete Your Pain Management CE Requirement

Meet pain management, opioid prescribing, and controlled substance education requirements with one 2-hour pharmacology course.

ANCC Accredited     2 Pharmacology Hours     CE Broker Reporting When Applicable

Multi-state renewal reminder: This course is designed for pain management and controlled substance requirements across Michigan, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Iowa, Alaska, Delaware, and Indiana. For questions, contact [email protected].

This course description summarizes continuing education information for general guidance. State board, certifying body, and employer requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with your licensing board, certifying organization, or employer before relying on any course for renewal or compliance documentation.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes — in addition to satisfying the state-specific mandate. For example, in Michigan these 2 hours count toward your 25-hour total renewal requirement and fulfill the mandatory pain management requirement. They are not extra hours on top of your regular CE.

I am a Wisconsin RN — does this course satisfy the Wisconsin controlled substance CE requirement?

Yes. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing requires all nurses to complete 2 contact hours in responsible prescribing of controlled substances per renewal cycle under Wisconsin Administrative Code N 6.03. This applies to RNs regardless of whether they hold prescribing authority. This ANCC-accredited course satisfies the complete Wisconsin requirement.

Does this course satisfy the Massachusetts MCSR requirement AND my APRN license renewal CE at the same time?

Yes — one course satisfies both. Massachusetts requires APRNs renewing their Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) to complete training in pain management and controlled substance prescribing under M.G.L. c. 94C s.18(e). This 2-hour course satisfies the MCSR requirement and also provides 2 ANCC contact hours that apply toward your APRN license renewal CE total. You do not need two separate courses.

I am an Alaska Nurse Practitioner with a DEA registration number. Does this course satisfy my opioid CE requirement?

Yes. Alaska requires Nurse Practitioners who hold a valid federal DEA registration number to complete 2 hours in pain management and opioid use and addiction per renewal cycle under 12 AAC 44.430. This course satisfies the complete Alaska NP opioid education requirement. If you do not hold a DEA registration number, this requirement does not apply to you, but the course still provides valid ANCC pharmacology CE hours.

Does this count as pharmacology CE hours?

Yes — all 2 contact hours are designated as pharmacology CE. This matters for license renewals in states that require a specific number of pharmacology hours within the total CE requirement. The pharmacology designation is recognized by the ANCC (Provider P0557) and the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy (ID 50-18921).

I hold licenses in more than one of these states. Can I use one certificate to satisfy multiple state requirements?

Yes. One completion of this course generates a single certificate that you can submit to satisfy requirements in multiple states simultaneously. The course is designed to meet the overlapping pain management, controlled substance, and opioid prescribing CE requirements across Michigan, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Alaska, Delaware, and Indiana. This is especially useful for APRNs and NPs who maintain multi-state licenses or compact licenses.

Where can I get pain management CE that satisfies requirements in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Massachusetts, Alaska, Delaware, and Indiana?

Renew Now CE offers a 2-hour ANCC-accredited pain and pain symptom management course (Provider P0557) approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy (ID 50-18921) that satisfies mandatory pain management, controlled substance, and opioid prescribing CE requirements across six states. The course is 100% online, self-paced, and your certificate is available instantly upon completion. Over 2,000 healthcare professionals have completed their requirement through this course.

What are the Michigan pain management CE requirements for nurses?

Michigan requires nurses to complete 2 hours of pain and pain symptom management CE as part of the renewal requirement. This course meets the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy mandate for pain management continuing education and provides 2 hours of pharmacology CE credit. Renew Now CE is an approved provider of CE by both the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy, Provider 50-18921.

Does Renew Now CE report this course to CE Broker?

Yes, when applicable. Course completions are reported to CE Broker when reporting is required and supported for the applicable state or profession. You should still download and keep your certificate for your renewal records.

Do I have to complete the course in one sitting?

No. Your progress saves automatically. You can start the course, stop when needed, and return later on a compatible device to continue where you left off.

What happens if I do not pass the post-test?

You can retake the post-test as allowed by the course platform. Your certificate is issued after you successfully complete the required course activities and assessment.

$20.00
2 Contact Hours
Includes 2.00 Pharmacology Hours
Required For: AL, AK, DE, IN, IA, MA, MI, NJ, WI
2.3K
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