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Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (3 Hours)
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COURSE 3.00 CEUs

Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (3 Hours)

Nationally Accepted
CE Credits Available
Regulatory approved and accredited

Course Objectives

Recognize opioid prescribing components, summarize safe guidelines, explain misuse prevention strategies, identify naloxone considerations, and discuss workplace impairment.

Course Description

MANDATORY WEST VIRGINIA NURSING CEU. 
Fulfills the WV Board of Nursing requirement of 3 contact hours of continuing education on drug diversion and responsible prescribing of controlled substances. Per Chapter 30-1-7a, each nurse must complete 3 contact hours initially and then 1 contact hour, thereafter, annually of CE for drug diversion training, best-practice prescribing of controlled substances training and training on prescribing and administration of an opioid antagonist if they prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances. CEU course covers preventing prescription drug misuse/abuse, managing chronic pain, risk factors, and WV evidence-based guidelines for prescribing drugs.

Regulations/Board Approvals

Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (3 Hours) Course - Overview

This drug diversion training course is designed for West Virginia nurses who need to meet state CE requirements related to controlled substances and responsible prescribing. It covers safe prescribing practices, misuse prevention, naloxone considerations, and workplace impairment in a practical, easy-to-follow format. The course provides 3.00 contact hours and supports compliance with West Virginia nursing CE expectations.

Course Curriculum

This course is built to give West Virginia nurses practical, compliance-focused training on prescribing safety and drug diversion prevention. 

Responsible Opioid Prescribing Basics

Understand core prescribing components and safer clinical decision-making.

West Virginia Prescribing Guidelines

Review WV-focused guidance for controlled substance prescribing practices.

Preventing Misuse and Drug Diversion

Learn strategies to reduce misuse, abuse, and diversion.

Naloxone and Opioid Antagonist Considerations

Understand naloxone use, prescribing considerations, and patient safety.

Chronic Pain and Risk Factors

Recognize chronic pain risks and safer management considerations.

Workplace Impairment Awareness

Identify impairment concerns and support safer workplace practices.

Benefits of the Course

This course helps nurses meet requirements while improving everyday prescribing awareness and patient safety. 

Meets West Virginia CE Requirement

Supports required training for controlled substance-related nursing education.

Practical Prescribing Guidance

Covers real-world prescribing safety concepts nurses can apply.

Drug Diversion Prevention Focus

Helps reduce diversion risks through better awareness practices.

Patient Safety and Risk Reduction

Supports safer prescribing decisions and misuse prevention efforts.

Self-Paced Online Learning

Complete training online on your own schedule.

Why Choose LearnTastic as your training provider

LearnTastic makes compliance training simple, clear, and accessible for busy professionals. 

Easy-to-Follow Course Content

Simple language helps learners finish training with confidence.

Flexible Online Access

Train anytime from home, work, or mobile devices.

Built for Busy Nurses

Designed for fast learning without unnecessary complexity.

Compliance-Focused Training Experience

Course content stays aligned with required learning goals.

Instant Certification

Get your certificate quickly after finishing the course.

Who should enroll for this training

This course is especially useful for West Virginia nurses involved in prescribing, administering, or handling controlled substances. It also supports nurses who want stronger prescribing safety knowledge.

  • Registered Nurses in West Virginia

  • Licensed Practical Nurses

  • Nurse Practitioners and APRNs

  • Nurses Administering Controlled Substances

  • Newly Licensed West Virginia Nurses

  • Nurses Seeking Compliance Refresher

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses course?

    It is a West Virginia nursing CE course focused on responsible prescribing, drug diversion prevention, misuse risk reduction, naloxone considerations, and workplace impairment awareness. It is designed to help nurses meet state-required education related to controlled substances.

  • Who needs to complete this drug diversion and prescribing training in West Virginia?

    West Virginia nurses who prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances may need this training to meet CE requirements. It is especially relevant for RNs, APRNs, and other nurses involved in medication-related care.

  • Does this course fulfill West Virginia nursing CE requirements?

    Yes, this course is designed to fulfill the West Virginia Board of Nursing 3-hour CE requirement for drug diversion and best-practice prescribing training (based on the requirement you shared). Nurses should always confirm current requirements with the WV Board if they have role-specific questions.

  • How many CE credits does this course provide?

    This course provides 3.00 contact hours (CE credits) for eligible nursing continuing education.

  • Is this course approved by the West Virginia Board of Nursing?

    The course uses accredited nursing continuing education through Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., which is accredited by the ANCC Commission on Accreditation. For final acceptance questions, nurses should verify current WV Board expectations for their license type.

  • Is the training mandatory for newly licensed West Virginia RNs?

    Based on the requirement you shared, West Virginia nurses must complete 3 contact hours initially and then 1 contact hour annually thereafter if they prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances. That can apply to newly licensed nurses depending on their role and responsibilities.

  • Is this course suitable for nurse practitioners and APRNs in West Virginia?

    Yes. It is especially useful for nurse practitioners and APRNs because it covers prescribing safety, misuse prevention, and opioid antagonist considerations that are highly relevant to advanced practice roles.

  • How often do West Virginia nurses need to take drug diversion training?

    Per the requirement you shared (Chapter 30-1-7a), nurses must complete 3 contact hours initially and then 1 contact hour annually thereafter when the requirement applies to their controlled substance-related duties.

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