Meet the DEA MATE Act Requirement — Without the Boring Fluff
Earn 8 ANCC contact hours while learning real-world opioid risk reduction, documentation strategies, PDMP best practices, and how to protect your license in today’s high-scrutiny healthcare climate.
This course satisfies the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training requirement for opioid and substance use disorder education.
 Meet the DEA MATE Act Requirement — Without the Boring Fluff
Earn 8 ANCC contact hours while learning real-world opioid risk reduction, documentation strategies, PDMP best practices, and how to protect your license in today’s high-scrutiny healthcare climate.
* This course satisfies the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training requirement for opioid and substance use disorder education.
Welcome!
Created by Danni Owens, FNP-BC
Provider-focused training built for primary care, urgent care, wellness, and telehealth clinicians.
You Know That Sick Feeling...
→ When you're charting and that voice whispers: "Is this good enough?"
→ When official mail arrives and your heart stops before you even open it.
 → When you second-guess every note, every decision, every protocol... wondering if today's the day someone comes for your license.
I've been there. And I've felt that way before.
......
You didn't go through nursing school, rack up student debt, and sacrifice everything to build a career... just to spend every day terrified it could all disappear.
It's the feeling of trying to go by the book, but no one ever gave you the book.
But here's what's really happening:
 50,000+
nurses face disciplinary action each year, with many saying they had no idea what they did wrong. (NCSBN)
Board complaints are rising, especially for providers in aesthetics, wellness, and independent practice.
Good providers get reported too -
often by jealous competitors, disgruntled staff, or patients having buyer's remorse.
You were never taught the legal side -
how to document defensively, handle staff liability, or protect yourself
from toxic competition.
Let’s be honest… opioid prescribing isn’t “simple” anymore..
If you prescribe controlled substances—even occasionally—you’re practicing in a climate where:
-
One complaint can trigger an investigation
-
One refill can turn into a chart audit
-
One missed documentation detail can become your biggest liability
-
PDMP checks, red flags, and patient behaviors can escalate fast
And now the DEA requires an 8-hour MATE Act training.
You don’t need generic CEUs.
You need a training that teaches you how to prescribe safely and document like your license depends on it.
Because it does.
And "I didn't know" isn't a defense the Board accepts.
Welcome!
Created by Danni Owens, FNP-BC
Provider-focused training built for primary care, urgent care, wellness, and telehealth clinicians.
You Know That Sick Feeling...
→ When you're charting and that voice whispers: "Is this good enough?"
→ When official mail arrives and your heart stops before you even open it.
 → When you second-guess every note, every decision, every protocol... wondering if today's the day someone comes for your license.
I've been there. And I've felt that way before.
......
You didn't go through nursing school, rack up student debt, and sacrifice everything to build a career... just to spend every day terrified it could all disappear.
It's the feeling of trying to go by the book, but no one ever gave you the book.
But here's what's really happening:
50,000+
nurses face disciplinary action each year, with many saying they had no idea what they did wrong. (NCSBN)
Board complaints are rising, especially for providers in aesthetics, wellness, and independent practice.
Good providers get reported too -
often by jealous competitors, disgruntled staff, or patients having buyer's remorse.
You were never taught the legal side -
how to document defensively, handle staff liability, or protect yourself
from toxic competition.
Let’s be honest… opioid prescribing isn’t “simple” anymore..
If you prescribe controlled substances—even occasionally—you’re practicing in a climate where:
-
One complaint can trigger an investigation
-
One refill can turn into a chart audit
-
One missed documentation detail can become your biggest liability
-
PDMP checks, red flags, and patient behaviors can escalate fast
And now the DEA requires an 8-hour MATE Act training.
You don’t need generic CEUs.
You need a training that teaches you how to prescribe safely and document like your license depends on it.
Because it does.
And "I didn't know" isn't a defense the Board accepts.
This is not just “opioid education.”
This Course helps you...
✔ Protect Patients
✔ Reduce risk
✔ Keep your charts clean
✔ And keep your name off the wrong list
  That's not just a dream. It's what happens when you stop hoping nothing goes wrong... and start building a practice that's truly board-proof.
PROTECT MY PRACTICE NOWThis is not just “opioid education.”
This Course helps you...
✔ Protect Patients
✔ Reduce risk
✔ Keep your charts clean
✔ And keep your name off the wrong list
  That's not just a dream. It's what happens when you stop hoping nothing goes wrong... and start building a practice that's truly board-proof.
Protect My License NowI’m Danni Owens, FNP-BC — and this course is personal.
I almost lost everything… my license, my clinic, my peace of mind. Not because I was a bad provider, but because no one warned me what it really looks like to practice in a world where one complaint can turn into a full-blown investigation.
I’ve lived through the late nights rewriting protocols, the fear that hits your stomach when you see a certified letter, and the kind of isolation you don’t talk about out loud.
And I learned this the hard way:
Being clinically excellent means nothing if you can’t prove it on paper.
This DEA MATE Act training isn’t just “8 hours of CE.”
It’s a real-world, provider-safe blueprint for prescribing controlled medications responsibly, documenting your decisions clearly, recognizing red flags early, and protecting your license while still taking care of patients who genuinely need relief.
Because I don’t want you learning this lesson the hard way like I did.
I Built This From the Wreckage of My Own Hardest Lessons
I’m Danni Owens, FNP-BC — and this course is personal.
I almost lost everything… my license, my clinic, my peace of mind. Not because I was a bad provider, but because no one warned me what it really looks like to practice in a world where one complaint can turn into a full-blown investigation.
I’ve lived through the late nights rewriting protocols, the fear that hits your stomach when you see a certified letter, and the kind of isolation you don’t talk about out loud.
And I learned this the hard way:
Being clinically excellent means nothing if you can’t prove it on paper.
This DEA MATE Act training isn’t just “8 hours of CE.”
It’s a real-world, provider-safe blueprint for prescribing controlled medications responsibly, documenting your decisions clearly, recognizing red flags early, and protecting your license while still taking care of patients who genuinely need relief.
Because I don’t want you learning this lesson the hard way like I did.
So I stopped pretending everything was fine.
I went to work.
I learned the system.
I studied what triggers investigations.
I learned how charts get picked apart.
I learned how good providers get blamed.
And I promised myself:
No nurse or provider should have to go through this alone.
That’s why I created DEA MATE Act Training: Safe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care.
This isn’t another generic CE class full of fluff and outdated slides.
This is the real-world training I wish someone would’ve handed me before controlled substances became a liability.
It’s the prescribing safety, the red flags, the PDMP habits, the documentation strategy, the patient conversations, and the “protect your license” mindset that keeps you compliant and confident.
This isn’t just education. This is protection.
Because your license is your livelihood—and I take that personally.
So I stopped pretending everything was fine.
I went to work.
I learned the system.
I studied what triggers investigations.
I learned how charts get picked apart.
I learned how good providers get blamed.
And I promised myself:
No nurse or provider should have to go through this alone.
That’s why I created DEA MATE Act Training: Safe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care.
This isn’t another generic CE class full of fluff and outdated slides.
This is the real-world training I wish someone would’ve handed me before controlled substances became a liability.
It’s the prescribing safety, the red flags, the PDMP habits, the documentation strategy, the patient conversations, and the “protect your license” mindset that keeps you compliant and confident.
This isn’t just education. This is protection.
Because your license is your livelihood—and I take that personally.
This Is For You If...
✅ You want to prescribe controlled medications with confidence, clarity, and clinical integrity—not anxiety and second-guessing.
✅ You’re ready to take full responsibility for protecting your license, your practice, your patients, and your future—even in a high-scrutiny healthcare climate.
✅ You believe continuing education should actually make you better, sharper, and safer… not just give you a certificate to upload and forget about.
âś… You want real-world training on opioid prescribing, PDMP best practices, red flags, tapering, naloxone, and documentation that holds up when it matters most.
✅ You’re tired of being told “just be careful” and you’re ready for a clear system that shows you exactly what safe prescribing looks like in real practice.
âś… You want to provide compassionate care without being manipulated, pressured, or put at risk by unsafe patient behavior or missing documentation.
This Is Not For You If...
ㄨ You’re looking for shortcuts instead of safe, ethical prescribing practices.
ㄨ You want to prescribe controlled medications without doing the work—PDMP checks, risk screening, follow-up, and documentation.
ㄨ You believe charting doesn’t matter because “you know you did the right thing.”
ㄨ You think the DEA MATE Act requirement is just a pointless hoop to jump through.
ㄨ You’re not willing to take responsibility for protecting your license, your patients, and your future.
ㄨ You want “easy refills” and loose standards instead of real clinical boundaries.
ㄨ You prefer to blame the system instead of learning how to practice smart inside it.
ㄨ You don’t want to be coached, challenged, or held to a higher standard as a provider.
This Is For You If...
✅ You want to prescribe controlled medications with confidence, clarity, and clinical integrity—not anxiety and second-guessing.
✅ You’re ready to take full responsibility for protecting your license, your practice, your patients, and your future—even in a high-scrutiny healthcare climate.
✅ You believe continuing education should actually make you better, sharper, and safer… not just give you a certificate to upload and forget about.
✅ You want real-world training on opioid prescribing, PDMP best practices, red flags, tapering, naloxone, and documentation that holds up when it matters most.
✅ You’re tired of being told “just be careful” and you’re ready for a clear system that shows you exactly what safe prescribing looks like in real practice.
✅ You want to provide compassionate care without being manipulated, pressured, or put at risk by unsafe patient behavior or missing documentation.
This Is Not For You If...
ㄨ You’re looking for shortcuts instead of safe, ethical prescribing practices.
ㄨ You want to prescribe controlled medications without doing the work—PDMP checks, risk screening, follow-up, and documentation.
ㄨ You believe charting doesn’t matter because “you know you did the right thing.”
ㄨ You think the DEA MATE Act requirement is just a pointless hoop to jump through.
ㄨ You’re not willing to take responsibility for protecting your license, your patients, and your future.
ㄨ You want “easy refills” and loose standards instead of real clinical boundaries.
ㄨ You prefer to blame the system instead of learning how to practice smart inside it.
ㄨ You don’t want to be coached, challenged, or held to a higher standard as a provider.
When you enroll in "DEA MATE Act" today, you get instant lifetime access to the entire protection system:
"DEA MATE Act" Course System
Each module video training, plus all 9 corresponding resource modules (slides, resources and checklists).
The "Board-Proof" Resource Library
A full suite of downloadable resources designed to help you practice with confidence.
Lifetime Access
Access to all current course materials plus ongoing updates and new content, ensuring you always have the latest resources at your fingertips.
"DEA MATE Act" Course System
Each module video training, plus all 9 corresponding resource modules (slides, resources and checklists).
The "Board-Proof" Resource Library
A full suite of downloadable resources designed to help you practice with confidence.
Lifetime Access
Access to all current course materials plus ongoing updates and new content, ensuring you always have the latest resources at your fingertips.
What's Inside "DEA MATE Act" Training
Module 1
Foundations of Pain & Opioid Pharmacology
Know what you’re prescribing and why it matters.
Module 2
Non-Opioid & Multimodal Pain Management
How to document conservative options before escalating care.
Module 3
Screening for Substance Use Disorder
Efficient workflows that protect patients and your time.
Module 4
Safe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care
What boards and DEA reviewers look for in charts.
Module 5
PDMP Use, Monitoring & Red Flags
Real-life warning signs and chart language that holds up.
Module 6
Naloxone, Harm Reduction & Patient Education
Normalize safety without labeling or shaming.
Module 7
Tapering, Discontinuation & Referral to Treatment
How to exit opioid therapy safely without triggering complaints.
Module 8
Legal, Regulatory & Board Protection
How providers get targeted—and how to stay board-proof.
Module 9
Compounding Controlled Medications
How “custom blends” get providers flagged—and how to stay compliant and protected.
What's Inside "DEA MATE Act" Course?
Module 1
Foundations of Pain & Opioid Pharmacology
Know what you’re prescribing and why it matters.
Module 2
Non-Opioid & Multimodal Pain Management
How to document conservative options before escalating care.
Module 3
Screening for Substance Use Disorder
Efficient workflows that protect patients and your time.
Module 4
Safe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care
What boards and DEA reviewers look for in charts.
Module 5
PDMP Use, Monitoring & Red Flags
Real-life warning signs and chart language that holds up.
Module 6
Naloxone, Harm Reduction & Patient Education
Normalize safety without labeling or shaming.
Module 7
Tapering, Discontinuation & Referral to Treatment
How to exit opioid therapy safely without triggering complaints.
Module 8
Legal, Regulatory & Board Protection
How providers get targeted—and how to stay board-proof.
Module 9
Compounding Controlled Medications
How “custom blends” get providers flagged—and how to stay compliant and protected.
By the end of this course, you will:
➤ Prescribe opioids safely and confidently—without second guessing every decision.
➤ Document controlled substance care like your license depends on it (because it does).
➤ Use the PDMP correctly and catch red flags before they turn into liability.
➤ Screen for substance use disorder in a way that’s efficient, clinical, and defensible.
➤ Protect your patients, reduce overdose risk, and prescribe naloxone appropriately.
➤ Taper or discontinue opioids the right way—without triggering complaints or chaos.
➤ Set boundaries with high-risk patients while staying compassionate and professional.
➤ Practice with confidence instead of constant fear every time you prescribe.
ENROLL NOW
By the end of this course, you will:
➤ Prescribe opioids safely and confidently—without second guessing every decision.
➤ Document controlled substance care like your license depends on it (because it does).
➤ Use the PDMP correctly and catch red flags before they turn into liability.
➤ Screen for substance use disorder in a way that’s efficient, clinical, and defensible.
➤ Protect your patients, reduce overdose risk, and prescribe naloxone appropriately.
➤ Taper or discontinue opioids the right way—without triggering complaints or chaos.
➤ Set boundaries with high-risk patients while staying compassionate and professional.
➤ Practice with confidence instead of constant fear every time you prescribe.
ENROLL NOW
 Our "Practice with Confidence" Guarantee
I stand behind this course completely and want you to feel 100% secure in your investment.
Enroll today and put the strategies to the test. If you don't feel more prepared and confident in your ability to protect your license, I haven't done my job.
Just reach out within 30 days for a refund as per our policy terms. You can start building a safer practice today, completely risk-free.
 Our "Practice with Confidence" Guarantee
I stand behind this course completely and want you to feel 100% secure in your investment.
Enroll today and put the strategies to the test. If you don't feel more prepared and confident in your ability to protect your license, I haven't done my job.
Just reach out within 30 days for a refund as per our policy terms. You can start building a safer practice today, completely risk-free.
Is this course CEU eligible?
Yes! This course awards 8.0 contact hours for CEUs!
How do I access my course after purchase?
Once enrolled, you'll receive instant access to your course materials through our secure online learning portal. You can log in anytime to complete your course at your own pace.
Do I need to complete the course in a certain amount of time?
You'll get lifetime access, so you can complete it at your own pace. There's no expiration or pressure.
What if I have questions during the course?
Please email us at danni@slimminggrace.com if you have any questions!
Don't Wait Until the Board Comes Knocking
Every day you practice without proper protection is a day you're vulnerable.
Every chart you write without defensive strategies is a potential liability.
Every staff member who cuts corners puts your entire practice at risk.
The time to protect yourself is NOW. Before something goes wrong.
I learned these lessons the hard way so you don't have to.
ENROLL NOW!
Don't Wait Until the Board Comes Knocking
Every day you practice without proper protection is a day you're vulnerable.
Every chart you write without defensive strategies is a potential liability.
Every staff member who cuts corners puts your entire practice at risk.
The time to protect yourself is NOW.
Before something goes wrong.
I learned these lessons the hard way so you don't have to.
Enroll Now!