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Course Description

This 2.0-hour online module is designed to equip the participant with a basic understanding of opioid abuse and controlled substance diversion, as well as inventory recordkeeping and security requirements. The course was designed to meet the opioid training requirements of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME). Federal regulations concerning labeling, use, compounding, recordkeeping, and security of prescriptions for controlled drugs are addressed.

Course Outline

The participant will develop a basic understanding of opioid abuse and of controlled substance diversion.  The participant will be able to develop basic knowledge and understanding of inventory and security.

Specific attention is given to the TBVME Rules:

  • Rule 573.40: Labeling of Medications Dispensed;
  • Rule 573.41: Use of Prescription Drugs;
  • Rule 573.42: Use of Scheduled Drugs in Training/Racing; 
  • Rule 573.44: Compounding Drugs;
  • Rule 573.50: Controlled Substances Record-Keeping for Drugs on Hand;
  • Rule 573.61: Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; and
  • Rule 573.43: Controlled Substance Registration.

Specific attention is given to Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations:

  • 1301.11: Persons Required to Register;
  • 1301.12: Separate Registrations for Separate Locations;
  • 1301.71: Security Requirements;
  • 1301.75: Physical Security Controls for Practitioners;
  • 1301.76: Other Security Controls;
  • 1304.03: Persons Required to Keep Records and File Reports; and
  • 1304.04: Maintenance of Records and Inventories.

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this course, the learner will:

  • Review Texas and federal regulations
  • Develop a basic understanding of opioid abuse.
  • Develop a basic understanding of controlled substance diversion. 
  • Develop a basic knowledge and understanding of inventory and security.

Notes

Refund Policy: Refunds will not be provided once the course is started.

Technology Requirements: This course works best when used with Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer.  You may experience technical difficulties if you are viewing on your mobile device and/or using a different web browser, such as Microsoft Edge.

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Section Title
Veterinary Opioids - Updated 2026
Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $100.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
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