DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced course on pain management.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the three dimensions of pain and the difference between acute and chronic pain.
- Recognize the various pain measurement tools commonly used for a specific patient population.
- Describe the key elements of using pain assessment as an outcome measure.
- Explain factors that may contribute to pain and how clinicians may utilize the LEARN model to improve on pain assessment and intervention.
Continuing Education Credits
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) in California.
Course Details
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Per California Department of Public Health regulations, a time/pause mechanism must be incorporated in this online program. Navigation within this course is restricted in that 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.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, California Certified Nursing Assistant, CA CNA, Pain Assessment, Pain Measurement, Pain Outcomes Profile, Therapeutic Activities