Assessment and Management of Pain at the End of Life

Because pain is frequently encountered in the palliative and hospice care environments, a knowledge of appropriate diagnosis and alleviation is vital to all members of the interdisciplinary team. A comprehensive discussion of these topics will provide the knowledge base necessary for all members of the interprofessional team to better understand the varied needs of their patients during the end-of-life period and to be better equipped to address those needs.

Because pain is frequently encountered in the palliative and hospice care environments, a knowledge of appropriate diagnosis and alleviation is vital to all members of the interdisciplinary team. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the assessment and management of pain in the end of life, focusing on the components integral to providing optimum care.

This course meets the New Jersey requirement for 1 hour of continuing education in topics concerning opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Describe the etiology of pain at the end of life and issues in effective pain management.
  2. Assess pain accurately through use of clinical tools and other strategies, including the use of an interpreter.
  3. Select appropriate pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic therapies to manage pain in patients during the end-of-life period.

Additional Information

Partner: 
NetCE
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 ASWB
Course opens: 
11/01/2021
Course expires: 
10/31/2024
Cost:
$15.00
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 2.00 ASWB

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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This course is offered through NetCE.

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