Optometry

Helping Providers Talk to Patients About Suicide

The following videos were produced in conjunction with the University of Utah's 'Zero Suicide Initiative'.

• Suicide Safety Planning with Patients (0.5 credit)  
• Talking to Patients About Suicide (0.5 credit)
• Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (0.5 credit)

New Training Requirement for DEA-registered practitioners

• The Drug Enforcement Agency | Diversion Unit is now requiring a one-time 8-hour Medication Assisted Treatment Training for all DEA-registered practitioners. For more information, refer to this document: MATE Training Letter  

Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

Beginning January 1, 2022, Utah Code Annotated 58-37-22 requires that most* prescriptions issued for a controlled substance be transmitted electronically as an electronic prescription; however, you may apply for a limited extension by submitting the form linked below.

Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances: Request for Limited Extension to Comply

^{*FOR INFORMATION ON EXEMPTIONS, PLEASE SEE UTAH CODE ANNOTATED 58-37-22.}

While a prescriber is permitted to use any vendor, the Division* is aware of the vendors identified on the list below.

Electronic Prescribing Vendors

^{*THE DIVISION DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PARTICULAR VENDOR, AND THE INFORMATION ON THIS RESOURCE SHEET MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME.}