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Pain Management for Healthcare Professionals
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Learn pain and symptom management tailored to your healthcare field. Identify different pain types and choose optimal treatment approaches in this course.

Pain Management for Healthcare Professionals
Learn pain and symptom management tailored to your healthcare field. Identify different pain types and choose optimal treatment approaches in this course.
Nationally & state accredited
Course Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Discuss the effects of pain on the patient’s overall health.
Discuss how to address and assess pain.
Describe the principles of safe, effective, evidence-based pain management.
Define pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain.
Course description
Understanding and effectively managing pain remains a critical competency for health professionals, given its profound impact on patient quality of life. Navigating the intricate landscape of pain requires a deep grasp of its varied types and the optimal treatment strategies tailored for each. This course equips participants with the requisite knowledge to identify and address pain with evidence-based interventions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings. Through this rigorous exploration, health professionals will be better poised to elevate the standard of care in their respective fields.
Course content
Introduction
History of Pain Management
Definitions
Acute and Chronic/Persistent Pain
Nociceptive, Neuropathic, Nociplastic pain
Most Common Causes for Pain Management
How is Pain Assessed?
Bias, Culture and Pain Assessment
How is Pain Managed?
Opioid/Non-opioid Medications/Treatments
Evidence-based Pain Management Models
Self-Management vs the Pain Medicine Model
Integrative Pain Management
Complementary and Alternative Pain Management
Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Therapies
Addictions
Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction
Conclusion
Course details
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Instructor

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for midwifery professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Pain Management for Healthcare Professionals", provides 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Midwifery, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dental Therapist, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Licensed Midwife, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Certified Nurse Aides, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Advanced Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Dental Technician, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Dental Lab, Denturist, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Dental Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
Most helpful reviews
I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Content Expert and Faculty and Nurse Planner
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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