Drug Diversion Certificate
| ACPE Numbers: Pending for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses Release Date: February 12, 2025 – available to preorder Expiration Date: February 12, 2028 Activity Type: Application-based |
Overview
The Drug Diversion Certificate is intended to educate healthcare professionals and others involved in drug diversion prevention efforts in healthcare facilities. The Drug Diversion Certificate curriculum addresses the following:
- The impact of drug diversion on patients, healthcare organizations, and healthcare workers who have diverted drugs and have a substance use disorder
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements for managing controlled substances
- Drug diversion prevention strategies that can be utilized in each stage of the medication use process, as well as in all physical locations and service areas
- Implementing a multi-modal system for drug diversion surveillance
- Responding to cases of suspected or known drug diversion
- Establishing a controlled substance diversion prevention program
Drug Diversion Certificate Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner completes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the professional certificate.