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Pain Management
Pain is an individualized concept that requires an equally individualized solution.
This course will explore the physiology of pain, the difference between types of pain, and how to manage it with and without opioids.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of pain management in healthcare.
- Define key terms related to pain.
- Describe the physiological processes involved in the sensation of pain.
- Explain the role of neurotransmitters in pain transmission.
- Differentiate between acute and chronic pain.
- Define neuropathic pain and its causes.
- Discuss the challenges associated with diagnosing and treating neuropathic pain.
- Describe methods for assessing pain, including subjective and objective measures.
- Understand the importance of a comprehensive pain assessment.
- Identify physical, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence the experience of pain.
- Discuss the concept of pain perception and its variability among individuals.
- Describe the principles of multimodal pain management.
- Discuss the role of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in pain management.
- Define addiction and its relationship to pain management.
- Discuss the risk factors for developing opioid use disorder in the context of pain management.
Course Author
Board Approvals
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623 -
Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCProvider Number BAP-#726. -
Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
Information
- Relevance: This course is designed for masters-level counselors, addiction professionals, and nurses who have direct client contact.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 889961
- Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed for masters-level counselors, addiction professionals, and nurses who have direct client contact.