Prescribing and Pharmacology of Controlled Substances- MARCH

Prescribing and Pharmacology of Controlled Substances- MARCH
Presented by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners 

There is no fee for the following courses

The course is full.  Please email lpayne@alamedical.org to be placed on a waiting list.

INTENSIVE COURSE IN PRESCRIBING AND PHARMACOLOGY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: CURRENT ISSUES AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PATIENT CARE

Who Should Attend
The course in Prescribing and Pharmacology of Controlled Substances is designed for physicians in all specialties, as well as physician assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners and nurse midwives, who need or wish to increase their knowledge and ability to effectively prescribe controlled medications that have the potential for misuse and abuse.

Statement of Need
Controlled substances are being prescribed and dispensed at an increased rate to help patients cope with pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD and myriad other disorders. Prescribing providers of controlled substances are faced with challenges in diagnosis and patient management across a spectrum of diverse patients and clinical settings.

Controlled medications are unique in that they are frequently abused directly or through diversion. It is critical that prescribers be familiar with current practice guidelines and recommendations in order to stay up to date with best practices across an array of clinical scenarios. It is also important for the prescriber to continually improve their skills in caring for patients in practice settings that may not completely align with established guidelines, thereby calling for insight and professional judgment on how best to proceed.

This activity will review cutting edge, best practice recommendations and guidelines across a variety of diagnostic and clinical settings that challenge the prescribing provider. These include clinical areas such as treatment of acute and chronic pain, identification and treatment of substance use disorders, distinguish how to safely prescribe via telehealth, review the application, approval, and renewal process for the QACSA/LPSP, and addressing unique populations such as hospice patients.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE.

If you are no longer able to attend, please email lpayne@alamedical.org to cancel your spot.  Thank you!

Event Location Information:
Bryant Conference Center (Tuscaloosa)
240 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL

Hotel Information:
Hotel (rooms only): Hotel Capstone
320 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Room Rate: $185 (plus applicable taxes)
Room Block Deadline: February 6, 2026
Room Block Group: Medical Foundation of Alabama
Reservations: (205) 752-3200
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The hotel is sold out! Please secure a hotel room nearby for the event. 
We recommend you secure a hotel room soon as it seems several events are taking place around Tuscaloosa the weekend of the conference.
When
3/7/2026 - 3/8/2026
Where
Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Program


Saturday, 07 March 2026

Description
Prescribing of Controlled Substances
This registration is for Prescribing of Controlled Substances on Saturday and Sunday
Time
3/7/2026 7:00 AM - 3/8/2026 5:00 PM
3/7/2026 7:00 AM

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