Opioids and Pain Management

The online module provides interactive conent to instruct clinicians in use of best practices for pain management using controlled substances, in an effort to address the opioid crisis.  Evidence-based practices and recommendations from the CDC and other agencies are detailed and applied in a variet of patient contexts.  Case studies are included for practical application fo best practice.

Target Audience

Clinicians with prescribing authority - MD, PA, NP, students in these programs Also relevant to personnel who work in settings where controlled substances are used in pain management

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Quantify the scope of the chronic pain health crisis in the US
  • Recognize the physiological and psychological elements associated with pain
  • Explain the relationship between chronic pain management and substance abuse disorder
  • Utilize best practices in evaluation and treating chronic pain
  • Implement effective monitoring tools and strategies
  • Categorize strategies and medications used in first, second and third level pain treatments
  • Detail the effectiveness and challenges of varied pain therapies
  • Find and utilize freely available resources for pain management in our state
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Registration Opens: 
03/01/2018
Registration Expires: 
04/30/2021
Rating: 
5

Sandro Pinheiro
Jacqueline Barnett
Lawrence Greenblatt
Lynn Bowlby
Steven Prakken

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
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