Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PMMEDA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify types of pain and factors that influence pain perception.
Recognize the different types of pain screening tools.
Recall the basic treatment options for pain management.
Outline:
Section 1: Pain
Overview of Pain Management
Meet John
What Is Pain?
The Nervous System Response to Pain
Culture and Pain
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Pain Screening Tools
Pain Screening
Pain Scales with John
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatments for Pain
Nonnarcotic Pain Treatment
Narcotic Medication
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.