Pain & Pain Management
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help, yet it remains complex and often misunderstood.
This course introduces learners to:
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The definition, classification, and physiology of pain
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Key differences between acute and chronic pain
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Approaches to pain assessment and management, including medication options
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Define pain
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Appreciate the complex, multifaceted nature of chronic pain and how it differs from acute pain.
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Understand the physiology and pathology of pain and the mechanisms involved in pain chronification
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Describe the assessment of pain.
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Have a basic understanding of some of the different types of pain
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List the approaches to pain management.
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Understand the working mechanisms of analgesic medications
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Appreciate the risks and benefits of different pharmacological options for pain treatment
Course Overview
In this module, we will look at how to define pain and how to classify acute and chronic pain.
Module 1: Pain Basics
Module 2: Types of Pain
Module 3: Pain Assessment, Treatment, and Management
Special Features
The following are included:
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Inventory: The opportunity to take a self-assessment quiz to find out your Pain & Pain Management Score.
