Pain: Is It Really That Complicated? 30-SEP-2020

September 30, 2020

Program Description

The goal of this presentation is to educate inpatient and outpatient nursing staff on pathophysiology of pain and subsequent management. This pain management course is one of the joint commission national patient safety goals. Many shortfalls in pain assessment and treatment persist despite familiarity with the subject. The lack of appreciation for its complexity and the diversity of its effects that any one person may have during an acute or chronic episode is why there is an ongoing need for education on this topic.

Target Audience

Licensed practical nurses (LPN), registered nurse (RN), Medics and Paramedics

Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish between acute and chronic pain.
  2. Select appropriate non-pharmacological interventions that can optimize pain management.
  3. Compare the indications for use of NSAID medications and opioid medications.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
09/16/2020
Course expires: 
10/14/2020
Event starts: 
09/30/2020 - 12:45pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/30/2020 - 1:45pm EDT
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Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH)
United States
Speaker(s)

Army Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Gostnell, M.S.N., C.R.N.A.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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