DESCRIPTION
This is a basic course in pain management designed to benefit non-medical caregivers who will be or are assisting residents with medications. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define pain and distinguish the differences between acute and chronic pain.
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of pain in older adults.
- Discuss the various types of drugs used for chronic pain management and problems associated with pain medications in the older adults.
- Review guidelines and best practices for safe assistance of pain medications for older adults.
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, California RCFE, California RCFE Administrator, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Chronic Pain Management, Older Adult Population, Older Adults, Pain Management, RCFE