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Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course on pain management focuses on easing pain in palliative care. It covers various aspects of pain management including assessment, pharmacology, and non-pharmacological interventions.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to assess and manage pain in palliative care patients
Understand the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions available for pain management
Explore the ethical and legal considerations surrounding pain management

Learning Outcomes

Understand how to assess pain in palliative care patients and develop an effective pain management plan
Be aware of the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions available for pain management
Understand the ethical and legal considerations surrounding pain management in palliative care

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of palliative care
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

In this course, you will be able to develop a systems view for assessing and managing pain in the palliative care setting. By the end of the course, you will be able to: 1) Describe the pain problem in the palliative care setting; 2) Assess a person’s pain, 3) Explain the benefits of integrative therapies and pharmacologic strategies to manage pain.

Outline

Pain
Introduction to Pain
What is Pain?
How is Pain Transmitted
Barriers to Pain Control
Pain Assessment Basics
Other Things to Know About Pain
A Conversation Between Francis, Mildred, and Harri
Assessing Pain in the Nonverbal or Cognitively Impaired
About Us: Palliative Care Specialization Team at CU Anschutz
Introduction to Pain Information
What is Pain?
How Pain is Transmitted
Barriers to Pain Control
Pain Assessment Basics
Francis and Mildred Case Story and Story and Case Study: Background
How Do You Know a Person Has Pain If They Can't Tell You?
Pain Assessment

Non-Pharmacological pain treatment
Many Dimensions of Pain
Integrative Therapies
Traditional Body-based Therapies
Nontraditional Body-based Therapies
Mind Body Therapies
Topical Therapies
Many Dimensions of Pain
Integrative Therapies
Traditional Body-based Therapies
Nontraditional Body-based Therapies
Mind Body Therapies
Topical Therapies
Non-Pharmacological Pain Treatment Assessment

medication management (including over the counter and non-opioid medicines)
Non-Opioid Medication Management
What Non-Opioids to Use and When? Part 1
What Non-Opioids to Use and When? Part 2
Common Side Effects
Easing Pain with Non-Opioid
What Non-Opioid to Use and When?
Common Side Effects
Medication Management Assessment

Opioids, safety, and addiction
Easing Pain with Opioids
Opioids in Pill and IV Form
Changing From One Opioid to Another - Part 1
Changing From One Opioid to Another - Part 2
Addiction, Pseudo-Addiction, Physical Dependence, and Tolerance
Easing Pain with Opioids
Opioids in Pill and IV Form
Changing From One Opioid to Another
Addiction, Pseudo-Addiction, Physical Dependence, and Tolerance
Opioid Safety and Addiction Assessment

Easing Pain: Assessment
Easing Pain Assessment Introduction
Easing Pain Assessment

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to ease pain in palliative care with this comprehensive course on pain management. Read reviews from students who found this course valuable for learning about effective pain management strategies.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the course content to be informative and useful for understanding pain management in palliative care.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of pain management strategies
Expert instructors with extensive experience in palliative care
Opportunities for interactive learning and peer collaboration
Flexible learning options that fit with busy schedules

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic for their needs
Technical glitches and issues with video playback
Limited opportunities for individualized feedback from instructors
No certification or accreditation offered upon completion of the course

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