{"id":445,"date":"2019-10-04T18:57:45","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T18:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=445"},"modified":"2024-06-03T11:11:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:11:54","slug":"opioid-training-rule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/regulatory-compliance\/prescribing\/opioid-training-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Opioid Training Rule"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Opioid Training Rule<\/h1>\n<p><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>R 338.3135 Opioids and other controlled substances awareness training standards for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances; requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rule 35. (1) An individual who is applying for or renewing a controlled substance license shall complete a training in opioids and controlled substances awareness before applying for the license or renewal. The training must meet the following standards:<\/p>\n<p>(a) Training content must cover both of the following topics:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Utilizing the MAPS.<br \/>\n(ii) State and federal laws regarding prescribing and dispensing controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>(b) Topics covered under subdivision (a) of this subrule may be obtained from more than 1 program.<\/p>\n<p>(c) Acceptable providers or methods of training include the following:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized health-related organization.<br \/>\n(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.<br \/>\n(iii) Training offered by a continuing education program or activity that is accepted by a licensing board established under article 15 of the code, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838.<br \/>\n(iv) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by a board established under article 15 of the code, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, for initial licensure or registration, or by a college or university.<\/p>\n<p>(d) Acceptable modalities of training include the following:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Teleconference or webinar.<br \/>\n(ii) Online presentation.<br \/>\n(iii) Live presentation.<br \/>\n(iv) Printed or electronic media.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A prescriber or dispenser may delegate, allow by a practice agreement, or order the prescribing or dispensing of a controlled substance as allowed by the code to an individual, other than a physician\u2019s assistant, only after the individual has complied with subrule (5) of this rule. A physician\u2019s assistant is subject to subrules (1), (3), and (4) of this rule.<\/p>\n<p>(3) The department may select and audit licensees and request documentation of proof of completion of training. A licensee shall maintain proof of completion of training for 3 renewal periods plus 1 additional year. If audited, the individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including 1 of the following:<\/p>\n<p>(a) A completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, the provider\u2019s name, name of the training, and the individual\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>(b) A self-attestation by the individual that includes the date, the provider\u2019s name, name of the training, and the individual\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>(4) An individual who has been issued a controlled substance license under section 7303 of the code, MCL 333.7303, shall complete the controlled substance training required by subrule (1) of this rule, as follows:<\/p>\n<p>(a) A licensee who is renewing a controlled substance license shall complete the controlled substance training by the end of the first renewal cycle that begins after January 4, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>(b) Other than a license renewal under subdivision (a) of this subrule, beginning September 1, 2019, the department shall not issue a controlled substance license until the applicant provides proof of having completed the controlled substance training.<\/p>\n<p>(5) Except as exempted under subrule (6) of this rule, veterinarians and an individual, other than a physician\u2019s assistant, who is a delegatee, or allowed by a practice agreement or an order to prescribe or dispense a controlled substance by a prescriber or dispenser as allowed by the code, shall complete a controlled substance training. The training must be taken 1 time during the current license cycle and cover all of the following topics:<\/p>\n<p>(a) Use of opioids and other controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>(b) Integration of treatments.<\/p>\n<p>(c) Alternative treatments for pain management.<\/p>\n<p>(d) Counseling on the effects and risks associated with using opioids and other controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>(e) The stigma of addiction.<\/p>\n<p>(f) Utilizing the MAPS.<\/p>\n<p>(g) State and federal laws regarding prescribing and dispensing controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>(h) Security features for opioids and other controlled substances and prescriptions, and proper disposal requirements for opioids and other controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>(6) An individual who is licensed under section 7303 of the code, MCL 333.7303, to prescribe or dispense controlled substances only for research on animals, is exempt from this rule.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Opioid Training Rule [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]R 338.3135 Opioids and other controlled substances awareness training standards for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances; requirements. 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