Current Concepts in Adult Pain Management for Administrators
Contact Hours: 3
Cost: $30.00
An online continuing education course for administrators, nurses, medical health care professionals, and other interested individuals.
This instructional course has been designed to provide current concepts and skills related to pain control. As research sheds light on pain management issues and treatment methods, nurses are expected to maintain competency in assessing and treating their patients’ pain, as well as the side effects of those pain control interventions. For both the RN and LPN/LVN involved in patient care, this course contains current practices for best patient outcomes.
State Boards of Nursing have varying positions on the role of the LPN/LVN in the administration of parenteral pain control measures. A link to each state board of nursing is listed on the Pedagogy website under “Resources”. Competency requirements are obtained and maintained through the nurse’s employer, facility or institution.
This instructional course has been designed to provide current concepts and skills in pain management to the licensed nurse.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
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Identify at least 2 barriers to adequate pain management.
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List at least 3 cognitive techniques used for pain management.
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List at least 3 physical techniques used for pain management.
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Identify 2 non-opioid analgesics.
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Explain the role of adjuvant drugs in pain management.
Curriculum
Chapter 1
Scope of the Issue
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Prevalence
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Barriers to Effective Management
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Patients’ Rights
Chapter 2
Types of Pain
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Nociceptive
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Visceral
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Somatic
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Neuropathic
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Acute
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Chronic
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Breakthrough
Chapter 3
Pain Assessment
Chapter 4
Non-Pharmacologic Interventions
Chapter 5
Pharmacologic Interventions
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WHO Analgesic Ladder
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Non-opioids
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Opioids
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Side Effects
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Adjuvant Drugs
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Patient Controlled Analgesia
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Implanted Intraspinal Infusion
Chapter 6
Education and Documentation
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Education
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Patient Safety
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Documentation