All South Carolina physicians must fulfill a minimum of two hours of controlled substance training each biennium to renew their medical license. The current biennial period ends June 30, 2027. CMEs offered by the SCMA not only refresh knowledge, but also foster collaboration, innovation and, ultimately, better patient outcomes.
For physicians who are on the go, SCMA offers 24/7 online access to webinars and resources that enable physicians to obtain credits. The following course is available on-demand and satisfies the controlled substance training requirement.
9th Edition Approved Procedures for South Carolina Physicians Prescribing and Monitoring Controlled Substances
Credits: 2 AMA PRA Category Credits
2 CST Credits
Duration: 1 hour, 58 minutes
At the end of this session, each attendee should be able to:
• Discuss the current opioid epidemic and strategies to mitigate
• Identify strategies to combat opioid overdoses
• Discuss how to monitor compliance for controlled substances
• Understand the risks to the community from rising rates of prescribed stimulant use
About the Facilitator
Dr. Kevin B. Walker is the medical director for the Division of Pain Medicine for Prisma Health Upstate Affiliate. Dr. Walker is a native of South Carolina and obtained his undergraduate degree in biology from Wofford College. He obtained his medical degree and completed a residency in anesthesiology at Medical University of South Carolina. After residency, Dr. Walker continued his training at Vanderbilt University, becoming fellowship trained in interventional pain management. Upon completion of the fellowship, he returned to South Carolina and began private practice in anesthesia and pain management. After nearly six years of private practice, Dr. Walker joined Prisma Health and developed a pain division within the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.
Receive CME Accreditation Through SCMA
Accredit your educational activity as a CME through the SCMA. As an accredited provider of Continuing Medical Education, the SCMA follows the standard policies developed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). CME consists of educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession. Learn more by visiting www.scmedical.org/education/cme-application-process.
