Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

The content in these supplemental trainings can be used to count toward the DEA licensure 8-hour training requirement as noted in their 3/27/2023 communication as it aligns with SAMHSA's content recommendations required by the 2022 Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.

DEA Questions Answered (PDF)

Supplemental training

Activity   Target audience Expiration date Max credits
NEW  Safer Opioid Prescribing in Massachusetts Physicians, nurses, PAs, and other members of the healthcare team 07/30/25 1.25
NEW  SCOPE of Pain Podcast Series Season 3: Addressing Disparities in Pain and Addiction Assessment and Treatment Physicians, nurses, PAs, and other members of the healthcare team 05/09/25 0.75
SCOPE of Pain Podcast Series Season 2: Engaging the Healthcare Team Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs, pharmacists, and members of the healthcare team 02/14/25 1.00
Managing Pain and Opioid Use: An Educational Program on Compliance with NYS Prescribing Laws Managing Pain and Opioid Use: An Educational Program on Compliance with NYS Prescribing Laws Every person licensed under Title 8 of the NYS Education Law with a DEA registration and every medical resident who is prescribing under a facility DEA registration number, including physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, registered nurses, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, and pharmacists 02/15/25 1.00
A Patient-Centered Approach to Opioid Tapering A Patient-Centered Approach to Opioid Tapering Primary and specialty clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses involved in the management of patients with chronic pain 07/31/25 0.50
Safer Post-Operative Prescribing of Opioids Safer Post-Operative Prescribing of Opioids Primary and specialty clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses involved in the management of patients with chronic pain 07/31/25 0.50
Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing: Optimizing Office Systems Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing: Optimizing Office Systems Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, medical assistants, and other allied healthcare professionals 07/31/25 0.50
Safe Opioid Prescribing for Acute Dental Pain Safe Opioid Prescribing for Acute Dental Pain General dentists, dental specialists 06/14/25 1.00
Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing for Providers Working with Veterans and Military Service Personnel Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing for Providers Working with Veterans and Military Service Personnel Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists 08/30/25 1.75
Safer Opioid Prescribing for Pain in Adolescents and Young Adults in Outpatient Settings Safer Opioid Prescribing for Pain in Adolescents and Young Adults in Outpatient Settings Primary care providers, including physicians and nurses who manage the care of children and adolescents 07/31/25 1.00
Emergency Response: Safer Opioid Prescribing in the Emergency Department Emergency Response: Safer Opioid Prescribing in the Emergency Department Emergency care providers, including physicians and nurses, in the emergency department and urgent care settings 06/30/25 1.50
Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Clinical Practice: Best Practices Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Clinical Practice: Best Practices Primary care physicians, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, mental health counselors, and social workers 02/28/25 1.00
Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Clinical Practice: Best Practices (Podcast) Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Clinical Practice: Best Practices (Podcast) Primary care physicians, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, mental health counselors, and social workers 02/28/25 1.00
Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in the Primary Care Setting: Best Practices for Initiating and Managing Long-term Treatment Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in the Primary Care Setting: Best Practices for Initiating and Managing Long-term Treatment Primary care clinicians who would like to better manage patients who have opioid use disorder, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses 08/17/25 0.50 (x4)