Prescription Drug Diversion: Clinical Management, Prevention, and Protection (Oregon Pain Management Credit)
COPE #104695-EJ 
OBO #1484 (Pain Management)
Event #133018
Expiration Date: 05/12/2029

Important Oregon License Renewal Information


This course has identical educational content but has been approved by the Oregon Board of Optometry for two different continuing education requirements. Please enroll in the version that matches the requirement you wish to satisfy.

  • Ethics Credit: OBO #1485
  • Pain Management Credit: OBO #1484

You should only complete the version that fulfills your current licensure requirement.


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course reviews its scope, legal considerations, and the optometrist’s role in prevention and management. Participants will learn to identify red flags, apply safe prescribing practices, and use tools such as PDMPs to protect patients and their practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Describe prescription drug diversion and its impact on patient safety and healthcare systems
  • Identify common risk factors, red flags, and behaviors associated with drug diversion
  • Apply appropriate prescribing practices and prevention strategies to reduce diversion risk in clinical practice
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Exam

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Certificate

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Getting to know our speakers

Tad Buckingham, OD, FAAOMS

Dr. Buckingham received his optometric degree at Pacific University, College of Optometry in 1994.  Dr. Buckingham has embraced educational and occupational diversity for over twenty-five years.  As an attending optometric physician at Pacific University College of Optometry, he has guided students in both Contact Lenses and Ocular Disease/Special Testing Service.  He has worked in both private practice and mobile optometry, focusing on geriatric care facilities. 

He recently retired from Forest Grove Fire and Rescue. His experience in fire and emergency services has allowed him to impact emergent eye care and ocular injections, and to develop guidelines to manage medical emergencies in the primary care office.