Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PPM
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the past and future status of pain management in children.
Describe non-pharmacologic, pharmacologic, and adjuvant treatment options for pain in children.
Explain some of the complexities involved in treating the child with chronic pain, cognitive impairments, or a need for palliative care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Past and Future Status of Pediatric Pain Management
Milestones in Understanding and Treating Pain
The Opioid Epidemic’s Impact
The Future Status of Pain Management
Misunderstood and Undertreated Pediatric Pain
Long-Term Effects of Unrelieved Pain
Summary
Section 3: Options for Treatment of Pediatric Pain
A Proactive Multimodal Approach
Pharmacological Approaches
Factors That Influence Pediatric Pain
Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Additional Non-Pharmacological Approaches
Summary
Section 4: Complex Pain Management
Developmental Disabilities
Critical Illness & Mechanical Ventilation
Premature Infants and Neonates
Chronic Pain
Pediatric Palliative Care
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.