Pain Management in Older Adults (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

Pain Management in Older Adults (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

OnlineCourse

$25

DESCRIPTION

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.

This course is approved for:

  • Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
  • Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)

 

The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved this program for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours. Program Approval Code: 20250718-1.25-A103830-DL.

Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.

Tags: 1.25 CE/Contact Hours, Acute Pain, All States, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Management, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, Older Adults, Pain Management, Pain Management in Older Adults, RCFE Administrators