Course Director’s Welcome

We welcome you to The DC Center for Rational Prescribing (DCRx)!  This resource is sponsored by the DC Department of Health to provide evidence-based information about prescribing behavior, medications, and other therapeutic options. The instructional material presented here addresses important issues related to medication prescribing in a non-commercial and independent fashion. Program modules represented here are certified for continuing medical and pharmacy education and are free of charge.  We hope that you enjoy these learning experiences and that they bring you opportunities for personal growth and learning in your practice.
 
Gregory J. Downing, DO, PhD
DCRx Course Director

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Optimizing Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to address the complexities of chronic pain in individuals living with SCD.

Why It Matters
Effective chronic pain management is vital for improving quality of life and patient outcomes. This course bridges the gap between evidence-based research and real-world practice—empowering you to deliver impactful, patient-centered care.
 
A collaboration between then District of Columbia and Howard University.

Available Now (12/23): Taking an Inclusive Sexual History

Course Director

Gregory J. Downing, DO, PhD
Founder
Innovation Horizons, Inc.
Adjunct Professor of Practice
Georgetown University

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Available Modules

[On-Demand] Long COVID: Exploring Advancements & Management
Obesity Management
[Webinar] Long COVID: Exploring Advancements & Management
Allergies & Anaphylaxis: An Overview of Recent Developments
Opioid Addiction Identification & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) 
Taking an Inclusive Sexual History
Pharmacy: Pioneering Innovations & Patient-Centric Services
Ethics in Healthcare: Exploring Bioethics, Clinical Ethics, and Health Equity​
Diabetes Medications and Treatments: Clinical Updates
Telehealth: Essential Considerations and Practical Guides for Implementation and Success
Addressing Food Insecurity in Patients with Chronic Diseases
The Collaborative Care Model: How to Integrate Behavioral Health into Your Practice
Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers
Antimicrobial StewardshipAntimicrobial Stewardship: Syndromic and System-Level Interventions
Implicit Bias LogoImplicit Bias: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Settings
Pregnancy Related Hypertension and Diabetes: Therapeutic ManagementPregnancy Related Hypertension and Diabetes: Therapeutic Management
Gender Affirming care 101 IconGender Affirming Care 101: Providing Hormone Therapy
imageMedication Errors
Tobacco Cessation
Implicit Bias

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