Complete Your Required Opioid Prescribing for Schedule II Medications Online
This course fulfills California’s mandatory two-hour continuing education requirement for Schedule II opioid prescribing for dental professionals. Participants will gain an understanding of California regulatory requirements, pain management practices, opioid risk identification, patient presentations, patient education, and best prescribing practices — all aligned with current California standards.
With dentists responsible for approximately 8.6% of all opioid prescriptions written in the United States, safe prescribing practices remain a critical part of patient care. This course provides California dental professionals with practical guidance for safe, legal, and ethical opioid prescribing while supporting informed clinical decision-making and patient communication.
What You'll Learn in Our Online Opioid Prescribing for Schedule II Medications Course
By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate understanding across the following areas, all aligned to California regulatory standards:
Regulatory Requirements
DEA registration, CURES compliance, e-prescribing mandates, and biennial CE obligations under California law.
Pain Management Practices
Evidence-based multimodal non-opioid protocols and the clinical decision pathway that places opioids last.
Opioid Risk Identification
Recognizing addiction risk factors, screening tools (ORT, SOAPP-R), and interpreting CURES for red flags.
Patient Presentations
Managing drug-seeking behavior, vulnerable populations, chronic pain patients, and complex comorbidity scenarios.
Patient Education
Safe storage, proper disposal, overdose recognition, and communication strategies that build trust without enabling misuse.
Best Prescribing Practices
Documentation standards, informed consent for minors, Naloxone co-prescribing, and audit-ready record-keeping.
Why This Course Matters
Opioid Prescribing for Schedule II Medications - On Demand
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Price: $75.00
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Format: 2 hour On-demand online course
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CEU Credits: 2 Continuing Education Units
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Approval: Pre-approved by the Dental Board of California for license renewal requirements
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Access Period: 7 days from registration
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Take the CourseWhat Our Client's Say
“Dental Ed Inc has been training our staff for over 20 years and am grateful for their support and excellent service. They are very responsive to any concerns that arise and go above and beyond to help us.”
-Parvathi Pokala DDS FACD
“We have been using Dental Ed for many many years. They are part of our Office culture and part of our dental team as they are always available for questions, both simple and difficult. I feel like my team is well trained and completely up-to-date following our annual trainings.”
- Rick Hagstrom, DDS
“April and Joyce are super knowledgeable and efficient. They teach a bland subject to be interesting!”
- Sussi Yamaguchi, DDS
“Dental Ed Inc. has been such an integral part of my practice for the last ten years. I never have to worry about whether I am in compliance or not, because they have set up my office and team for everything start to finish. They are also such a great resource, and have helped me navigate random insurance audits, and through the ever-changing post COVID protocols. I can’t thank them enough!”
- Jenna Khoury DMD
“What I love is the peace of mind I get from knowing that Dental Ed is keeping track of the changing laws and regulations so that I am always up to date and compliant.
They are always available if I need information or guidance on the right thing to do in any new situation.”
- Melanie Parker, DDS, MS - Orthodontist in San Diego
About Our Experts
Our CDPA courses are taught by experienced professionals who understand the dental industry from the inside:
Joyce Weeks, B.S., M.Sc. is an expert in immunology and global health with a strong foundation in biology. Growing up as the daughter of a dentist and dental infection control educator, she brings a unique perspective to dental compliance education. As the Owner of Dental Ed Inc. since 2023, Joyce ensures all content reflects the latest regulatory requirements.
April Cory, R.D.H. brings over 25 years of experience in the dental field to our team. A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (1999), April specializes in infection prevention, ergonomic injury reduction, and operatory management practices. Her hands-on approach makes complex compliance requirements easy to understand and implement.
Dental Compliance Made Simple: Our Process.
At Dental Ed Inc., we've simplified dental compliance with the CALM Compliance System™. CALM walks your team through exactly what you need and keeps you on track all year long.
Complete Required Training
Your team attends live Zoom training sessions for OSHA, or pre-recorded trainings for Workplace Violence, HIPAA, Infection Control, and more — all CE-credited and California-compliant.
Implement Your Systems
Use the 30-Day Compliance Setup System™, written protocol templates, and customized programs to build real compliance infrastructure in your office.
Stay Ready Year-Round
Stay current with regulatory updates, gain access to required logs and templates for documenting compliance, and access direct support to keep your office current — so inspection day is just another Tuesday.
Dental Ed Inc. - California Dental Compliance Experts serving San Diego and all of California since 1988
