The questions and answers below are meant to help clarify some common questions about the Pain Management and Opioids module, how CME/CE credits are earned and reported, and how the product works in general. If you do not see the answer to your question below, please complete the contact us form and our Customer Support Team will assist you.
» How many CME/CE credits can I earn with Pain Management and Opioids?
Pain Management and Opioids allows you to earn up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as well as additional continuing education credits and maintenance of certification points. You must answer all sixty-two (62) questions to claim the CME credits you earn. All our questions have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. You will receive one (1) credit for every six (6) questions you answer correctly. You earn 1/6 of a credit the first time you answer a question correctly regardless of the format.
» Does Pain Management and Opioids satisfy the new DEA requirements?
Yes. NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids meets the new 8-hour DEA training requirement.
» If I only need 2 or 3 credits can I answer fewer questions?
In order to receive CME credit, clinicians need to answer and view the feedback of all sixty-two (62) case-based questions. Once this requirement is met it is then possible to claim your credits. If any questions were answered incorrectly the system switches to adaptive mode allowing you to continue answering questions to earn any remaining CME credits up to a total of 10.
» Why can’t I see the CME/CE credits I am earning in Pain Management and Opioids?
As you are answering the case-based questions in the module, your CME/CE credits are accumulating in the background (one (1) credit for every six (6) questions answered correctly). Once you have answered all the case-based questions, a congratulations message will display and the CME credits that you earned will appear in the MOC/CME/Accreditation Center. If you earned fewer than 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ you can choose to return to the module to continue answering questions in an adaptive mode until you earn all the available credits.
» I have completed the module, how do I download my CME/CE credits?
After you have seen all sixty-two (62) questions in the Pain Management and Opioids module, you can download or print a PDF transcript for your records.
Open the menu on the left side of the screen and select Credits Center. Select “PAIN MANAGEMENT AND OPIOIDS” from the top, horizontal menu of products and then scroll to the bottom of the page to the “ACCESS MY TRANSCRIPT” button. Next, select the transcript button, set your desired date range for the transcript and then select “PRINT TRANSCRIPT.”
» How many hours can I get by completing the Pain Management and Opioids module?
NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids is an enduring material. For enduring materials, it takes a learner one hour to complete 6 questions within the module. Since there are sixty-two (62) questions that translates to 6 questions/hour for a total of up to 10 credits or 10 hours to complete the entire module.
» How do you submit my ABIM MOC points?
You may earn up to 10 ABIM MOC points by successfully completing this Pain Management and Opioids module (each CME credit earned is equal to 1 ABIM MOC point). Your points will be submitted on your behalf to the ABIM when you provide your ABIM number and your date of birth. You can add your information to your profile at any time in the Credits Center.
We submit ABIM MOC points at the end of each day but it may take 24-48 hours for your points to appear in your ABIM account.
» What is the subscription term for this module?
The subscription term for the Pain Management and Opioids module is three years from the date of registration.
Accreditation Information
Disclosure of support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://www.opioidanalgesicrems.com/Resources/Docs/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Risk Management and Pain Management Credits
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for opioid education.
Many states have similar requirements. Please check with your Board to determine if this activity will fulfill your state's specific requirements.
American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Points
NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids (IM) only: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 10 MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids (FM) only: The AAFP has reviewed NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids and deemed it acceptable for up to 10.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 04/15/2023 to 04/15/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification Part 2 Credit
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Continuing Certification Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory, NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids has met the requirements as an MOC Part II Self-Assessment and/or MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards:
MOC Part II Self-Assessment Activity Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
MOC Part II CME Activity Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, and Radiology
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 4/15/2024 to 4/14/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2011305.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Pharmacology Contact Hours
This activity is approved for 10.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 10.0 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID 23036011. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
ACPE Credits
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an application-based educational activity. Pharmacists will receive 8.0 contact hours (0.8 CEUS) for the educational activity. No partial credit is available. UNIVERSAL ACTIVITY NUMBERS (UAN) 0060-9999-22-055-H08-P