Prescribing Practices and Management of Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorder - January 2019 (2.5 days)

Research indicates that up to one third of the disciplinary actions taken by Medical Boards are related to physician misprescribing practices. This intensive 2.5 day course is designed for physicians, dentists, and physician assistants in all specialties, who need or wish to increase their knowledge and ability to effectively prescribe and control medications without the potential for abuse. Learn proper prescribing practices and how best to document prescriptions for controlled substances. Learn to avoid common pitfalls including: inappropriate dispensing of medications from physician's offices, prescribing large amounts of narcotics at frequent intervals, or prescribing to family members, friends, or a person with a known history of substance abuse. This intensive course has been developed to enhance the physician's ability. This course is accepted by the California Medical Board as meeting the coursework requirements of physician probation.

Practical Medical Ethics and Professionalism; and Medical Legal Implications of Ethics for Practicing Physicians - January 2019 (2 days)

This course is accepted by the California Medical Board as CME designed for clinicians who

would like to improve their ethical knowledge and practices. Attendees will learn best

practices that will ensure that their ethical knowledge and behaviors meet applicable

standards, laws, and regulations. These skills will help improve medical care and help ensure

that attendees’ practice conforms to ethical requirements. This intensive two day long course

with enduring materials fills a huge gap in clinician training, and is critical for clinicians who

have been found deficient in their ethical behaviors by hospitals, medical groups, or regulatory

agencies. The California Medical Board accepts this course as meeting the coursework

requirements of physician probation.

Practical Medical Ethics and Professionalism; and Medical Legal Implications of Ethics for Practicing Physicians - March 2019 (2 days)

This course is accepted by the California Medical Board as CME designed for clinicians who

would like to improve their ethical knowledge and practices. Attendees will learn best

practices that will ensure that their ethical knowledge and behaviors meet applicable

standards, laws, and regulations. These skills will help improve medical care and help ensure

that attendees’ practice conforms to ethical requirements. This intensive two day long course

with enduring materials fills a huge gap in clinician training, and is critical for clinicians who

have been found deficient in their ethical behaviors by hospitals, medical groups, or regulatory

agencies. The California Medical Board accepts this course as meeting the coursework

requirements of physician probation.

Medical Record Keeping - March 2019 (2 days)

This course is designed for clinicians who would like to improve their medical record keeping skills. During this intensive 2 day course, attendees will learn best practices which will ensure that their medical records meet standards, laws and regulations applicable to medical documentation. These skills will help improve medical care and help ensure accurate communications between care providers. This course is critical for prescribers who have been found deficient in medical documentation either by hospitals or by regulatory agencies and has been accepted by the California Medical as meeting the coursework requirements of physician probation.

7-Day Mexican Riviera Cruise, Prescribing Course and Medical-Legal Aspects of Pain Management; Round Trip from San Diego - March 2019 (8 days)

7-Day Mexican Riviera Cruise, Departing from and ending ending in San Diego: Prescribing Course and Medical-Legal Aspects of Pain Management. This course addresses legal aspects of prescribing medications, as well as pain management, substance use disorders and addiction. It is taught by physician-attorneys who are Board Certified MD-JDs. Course cost is $1549.

***Please note total price will vary based on cabin and travel costs. Please contact SandySanbar@gmail.com regarding cabin reservations or call University at Sea at 1-800-926-3775.

Prescribing Practices and Management of Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorder - June 2019 (2.5 days)

Research indicates that up to one third of the disciplinary actions taken by Medical Boards are related to physician misprescribing practices. This intensive 2.5 day course is designed for physicians, dentists, and physician assistants in all specialties, who need or wish to increase their knowledge and ability to effectively prescribe and control medications without the potential for abuse. Learn proper prescribing practices and how best to document prescriptions for controlled substances. Learn to avoid common pitfalls including: inappropriate dispensing of medications from physician's offices, prescribing large amounts of narcotics at frequent intervals, or prescribing to family members, friends, or a person with a known history of substance abuse. This intensive course has been developed to enhance the physician's ability. This course is accepted by the California Medical Board as meeting the coursework requirements of physician probation.

Practical Medical Ethics and Professionalism; and Medical Legal Implications of Ethics for Practicing Physicians - June 2019 (2 days)

This course is accepted by the California Medical Board as CME designed for clinicians who

would like to improve their ethical knowledge and practices. Attendees will learn best

practices that will ensure that their ethical knowledge and behaviors meet applicable

standards, laws, and regulations. These skills will help improve medical care and help ensure

that attendees’ practice conforms to ethical requirements. This intensive two day long course

with enduring materials fills a huge gap in clinician training, and is critical for clinicians who

have been found deficient in their ethical behaviors by hospitals, medical groups, or regulatory

agencies. The California Medical Board accepts this course as meeting the coursework

requirements of physician probation.

Practical Medical Ethics and Professionalism; and Medical Legal Implications of Ethics for Practicing Physicians - September 2019 (2 days)

This course is accepted by the California Medical Board as CME designed for clinicians who

would like to improve their ethical knowledge and practices. Attendees will learn best

practices that will ensure that their ethical knowledge and behaviors meet applicable

standards, laws, and regulations. These skills will help improve medical care and help ensure

that attendees’ practice conforms to ethical requirements. This intensive two day long course

with enduring materials fills a huge gap in clinician training, and is critical for clinicians who

have been found deficient in their ethical behaviors by hospitals, medical groups, or regulatory

agencies. The California Medical Board accepts this course as meeting the coursework

requirements of physician probation.

Medical Record Keeping - September 2019 (2 days)

This course is designed for clinicians who would like to improve their medical record keeping skills. During this intensive 2 day course, attendees will learn best practices which will ensure that their medical records meet standards, laws and regulations applicable to medical documentation. These skills will help improve medical care and help ensure accurate communications between care providers. This course is critical for prescribers who have been found deficient in medical documentation either by hospitals or by regulatory agencies and has been accepted by the California Medical as meeting the coursework requirements of physician probation.