DESCRIPTION
This is a basic course in pain management designed to benefit non-medical caregivers who will be or are assisting residents with medications.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner 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 older adults.
- Review guidelines and best practices for safe assistance of pain medications for older adults.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
Course Details
Learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. Each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Acute Pain, California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, CA RCFE Administrator, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Management, Older Adult Population, Older Adults, Pain Management, Pain Medications, Signs and Symptoms