Description
This course will explore the anatomy and physiology of pain, its assessment and management. You will be taken through undertaking a pain assessment -including physical, psychosocial, cultural and the impact on activities of daily living and well-being.You will learn about pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management strategies. The course will include intravenous analgesic infusions, patient-controlled analgesia, epidural / intrathecal therapy escalation of concerns and risk minimisation as well as related documentation
Trainers
- Kate Potter (Senior Nurse Educator)
Eligibility criteria
6h CPD.
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines:
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Infant,
Child,
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Melbourne
Member $200,
Non-member $280,
Job Rep $190.
