Allegra Learning

Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management

$144.00

Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of compassionate and effective patient care. Many providers, patients, patients’ families, and regulatory agencies are requiring health care providers to be more accurate with their pain assessment skills and more effective in their pain management strategies. Scientific advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of pain, multidisciplinary methods of assessment and management, and the improvement of medications to treat pain have contributed to the wealth of knowledge in this area. The Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of nurses who work with those patients in pain. By providing an educational experience that examines key issues related to pain assessment and management, this certificate program gives nurses of all levels the relevant and practical information to improve their practice and provide the most effective care to their patients.

Expires: 06/01/14

Interventions and Treatment of Pain

Effective pain management begins with effective pain assessment. Only then can the health care provider determine how to best manage a client’s pain... click for detail

Effective pain management begins with effective pain assessment. Only then can the health care provider determine how to best manage a client’s pain. This course provides an overview of the medications commonly used for pain relief, the physical and behavioral strategies for many types of pain relief.

Target Audience: Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals

Purpose/Goal: The goal of this course is to provide the health care professional with an understanding of the medications commonly used for pain relief, the physical and behavioral strategies for pain relief, the factors that result in the undertreatment of pain, and the management of acute and/or postoperative pain.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the common medications used for pain relief.
2. Compare and contrast the types of pain treated by nonopioids and opioids.
3. Describe common side effects of nonopioids and opioids.
4. Identify the “five rights” of patient safety.
5. Describe how and why a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump is used in pain management.
6. Explain the concept of equianalgesic pain management.
7. Compare and contrast types of physical strategies for managing pain.
8. Compare and contrast types of behavioral strategies for managing pain.
9. Identify barriers that contribute to the undertreatment of pain.
10. Describe methods for effectively managing acute/postoperative pain.
11. Describe client and family considerations when developing a discharge pain management program.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course Evaluation Form.

Certificate of Completion is provided for individual courses once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Certificate of Completion is provided for Certificate programs once all of the courses within the certificate program have been successfully completed per criteria above.

Accreditations:

ANCC—American Nurses Credentialing Center - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing - The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
California Board of Behavioral Sciences - California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
California Board of Registered Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section - The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076).

Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
Florida Board of Nursing—Certified Nursing Assistants - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - ALLEGRA Learning is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #813).
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.

Conflicts of Interest and Relevant Financial Relationships: The authors/planning committee members have no conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare relevant to this activity.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Non-endorsement of Products: Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA or ANCC Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Off-label Use of Products: None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

State Accreditations: All States (ALL) | Michigan (MI) | Oregon (OR)

Class Origination: 7-9-04

Class Revision: 1-15-06;12-15-09;6-8-10

Class Expiration: 08 Jun 2014

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is committed to the development of education programs with the highest quality content. We have a financial interest in the courses we provide. We adhere to strict quality processes in our course creation and delivery. Each course is rigorously researched, peer-reviewed by an external entity, unbiased, and developed to provide current, professionally-relevant, evidence-based materials.

We comply with all applicable local, regional, state, and/or national laws and regulations. Integrity, maintaining and exceeding accreditation standards, and the use of ethical, sound business principles are also basic tenets of our philosophy.

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4.00 contact hours

Pain Management in Special Populations: Children and the Elderly

Helping pediatric and geriatric populations manage their pain requires special consideration with regard to the types of medications and strategies ch... click for detail

Helping pediatric and geriatric populations manage their pain requires special consideration with regard to the types of medications and strategies chosen, the route through which medications are delivered, and specific comorbidities or metabolic issues that may be present. This course provides an overview of the issues unique to the pain management of the pediatric or geriatric patient.

Target Audience: Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals

Purpose/Goal: The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the issues unique to the pain management of the pediatric or geriatric patient. Topics such as assessing pediatric pain, physiologic changes in aging, behavioral strategies for pain relief, nonpharmacological options for pain control in elders, and pain management in the client with an altered mental status are examined.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the pain management issues unique to the pediatric client.
2. Describe how to assess a child for pain.
3. Identify pain behaviors unique to specific age groups.
4. Identify pain management strategies for the pediatric client.
5. Describe physical strategies and behavioral approaches to managing pain in children.
6. Identify causes of pain in the elderly client.
7. Describe normal physiological changes in aging and their effects on the perception of pain in the elderly individual.
8. Identify useful strategies for choosing and administering medication to the elderly client.
9. Identify nonpharmacological options for pain control in elders.
10. Describe specific pain management considerations in the client with an altered mental status.
11. Identify compliance issues related to the elderly client.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course Evaluation Form.

Certificate of Completion is provided for individual courses once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Certificate of Completion is provided for Certificate programs once all of the courses within the certificate program have been successfully completed per criteria above.

Accreditations:

ANCC—American Nurses Credentialing Center - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing - The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
California Board of Behavioral Sciences - California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
California Board of Registered Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section - The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076).

Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
Florida Board of Nursing—Certified Nursing Assistants - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - ALLEGRA Learning is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #813).
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Off-label Use of Products: None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

State Accreditations: All States (ALL) | Michigan (MI) | Oregon (OR)

Class Origination: 7-9-04

Class Revision: 1-15-06;12-15-09;6-8-10 ; 6-14-11

Class Expiration: 10 Jun 2014

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4.00 contact hours

Pain Management in Special Populations: Surgery, Cancer, and HIV

Health care professionals often face difficult challenges when working with clients who have undergone surgery or who have cancer or human immunodefic... click for detail

Health care professionals often face difficult challenges when working with clients who have undergone surgery or who have cancer or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These clients encounter unique problems with their health conditions, especially when trying to manage their pain. This course provides an overview of the types of pain seen in these clients and presents a variety of methods, both traditional and nontraditional, for managing these challenging pain concerns.

Target Audience: Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals

Purpose/Goal: The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the types of pain seen in clients who have undergone surgery or are coping with cancer or HIV. A variety of methods, both traditional and nontraditional, for managing these challenging pain concerns are presented.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

1. List the types of surgeries and invasive procedures seen in the acute and outpatient setting.
2. Describe types of surgical pain.
3. Explain methods for managing surgical pain.
4. Describe the management of chronic pain in the postoperative period.
5. Describe pain management alternatives, including types of medications, routes of administration, and alternative therapies.
6. Explain why cancer pain must be addressed by health care providers and describe the barriers to effective cancer pain management.
7. Identify types of cancer pain.
8. Describe ways to manage chronic cancer pain.
9. Explain neuropathic pain and identify treatment methods for this type of pain.
10. Describe the prevalence of pain related to HIV infection.
11. Identify etiologies of pain related to HIV infection.
12. Describe common syndromes of pain with HIV infection as well as common treatments for these types of pain.
13. Describe complementary therapies available for clients with HIV-related pain.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course Evaluation Form.

Certificate of Completion is provided for individual courses once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Certificate of Completion is provided for Certificate programs once all of the courses within the certificate program have been successfully completed per criteria above.

Accreditations:

ANCC—American Nurses Credentialing Center - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing - The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
California Board of Behavioral Sciences - California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
California Board of Registered Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section - The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076).

Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
Florida Board of Nursing—Certified Nursing Assistants - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - ALLEGRA Learning is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #813).
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Off-label Use of Products: None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

State Accreditations: All States (ALL) | Michigan (MI) | Oregon (OR)

Class Origination: 7-9-04

Class Revision: 1-15-06;12-15-09;6-8-10 ; 6-14-11

Class Expiration: 10 Jun 2014

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4.00 contact hours

Pain Management in the Adult: Acute and Chronic Pain

Acute and chronic pain in the adult client have different causes, methods of diagnoses, and interventions. Effective health care providers understand ... click for detail

Acute and chronic pain in the adult client have different causes, methods of diagnoses, and interventions. Effective health care providers understand these differences when they assess and manage their clients’ pain. This course provides an overview of the differences between acute and chronic pain, examines types of acute and chronic pain, and describe causes and interventions for each.

Target Audience: Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals

Purpose/Goal: The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the differences between acute and chronic pain and describe causes and interventions for each. Specific information is provided about chronic low back pain. Important factors to consider when educating clients about their pain management regimens are also discussed.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

1. Differentiate between acute and chronic pain in the adult and cite examples of each.
2. Identify and describe interventions for acute pain.
3. Describe the benefits of pain interventions.
4. Describe causes of low back pain.
5. Identify causes of acute low back pain.
6. Describe types of diagnoses and treatments available for the client with this type of pain.
7. Identify causes of chronic low back pain.
8. Describe types of diagnoses and treatments available for the client with this type of pain.
9. Describe barriers to the effective treatment of chronic back pain.
10. Explain factors to consider when educating clients about their pain management regimen.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course Evaluation Form.

Certificate of Completion is provided for individual courses once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Certificate of Completion is provided for Certificate programs once all of the courses within the certificate program have been successfully completed per criteria above.

Accreditations:

ANCC—American Nurses Credentialing Center - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing - The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
California Board of Behavioral Sciences - California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
California Board of Registered Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section - The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076).

Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
Florida Board of Nursing—Certified Nursing Assistants - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - ALLEGRA Learning is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #813).
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Off-label Use of Products: None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

State Accreditations: All States (ALL) | Michigan (MI) | Oregon (OR)

Class Origination: 7-9-04

Class Revision: 1-15-06;12-15-09;6-8-10 ; 6-14-11

Class Expiration: 10 Jun 2014

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4.00 contact hours

Pain Theory and Assessment Principles

Pain is the fifth vital sign and its assessment is crucial in the comprehensive care of every patient. Pain is a subjective concept and is whatever th... click for detail

Pain is the fifth vital sign and its assessment is crucial in the comprehensive care of every patient. Pain is a subjective concept and is whatever the client says it is. This course provides an overview of the types and physiology of pain, variables that affect it, and assessment processes.

Target Audience: Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals

Purpose/Goal: The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pain. The types and physiology of pain, variables that affect it, and the assessment process are discussed. Strategies for conducting a complete pain assessment, barriers to assessment, the role of culture, and documentation are also examined.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

1. Define pain.
2. Compare and contrast acute and chronic pain, including precipitating factors and symptoms of each.
3. Explain the physiology of pain.
4. Describe the types of pain, including superficial, visceral, somatic, neuropathic, phantom, and pain as a result of metabolic need or excess.
5. Identify variables that affect pain.
6. List the information needed for a rapid pain assessment.
7. Describe various pain assessment strategies.
8. Identify examples of open-ended questions.
9. Describe barriers to an adequate pain assessment.
10. Describe the role of culture in the assessment of pain.
11. Explain how to obtain an adequate pain history.
12. Identify types of pain scales and describe their relevance for certain types of clients.
13. Describe the steps in a physical assessment for pain.
14. Explain the role of documentation in the assessment of pain.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course Evaluation Form.

Certificate of Completion is provided for individual courses once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Certificate of Completion is provided for Certificate programs once all of the courses within the certificate program have been successfully completed per criteria above.

Accreditations:

ANCC—American Nurses Credentialing Center - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing - The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
California Board of Behavioral Sciences - California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
California Board of Registered Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section - The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076).

Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
Florida Board of Nursing—Certified Nursing Assistants - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - ALLEGRA Learning is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #813).
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Off-label Use of Products: None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

State Accreditations: All States (ALL) | Michigan (MI) | Oregon (OR)

Class Origination: 7-9-04

Class Revision: 1-15-06;12-15-09;6-8-10 ; 6-14-11

Class Expiration: 10 Jun 2014

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4.00 contact hours

Treatment of Pain at the End of Life

Regardless of the cause, pain is a common symptom in clients who are near death. Health care providers must understand pain symptoms and prioritize th... click for detail

Regardless of the cause, pain is a common symptom in clients who are near death. Health care providers must understand pain symptoms and prioritize the assessment and optimal treatment of pain in clients near death. They must be knowledgeable about alternative routes for analgesia, analgesic dosing, and when to make referrals to palliative care providers to assist in the management of pain. This course provides health care professionals with an overview of the key concepts related to effective pain management at the end of life.

Target Audience: Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals

Purpose/Goal: The goal of this course is to provide health care professionals with an overview of the key concepts related to effective pain management at the end of life. The roles of the caregiver and palliative care provider are also discussed.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

1. Identify the types of pain found in clients near death.
2. Describe the appropriate types of pain relief for clients near death.
3. Explain why nonopiod and/or opioid analgesics would be used near death.
4. Discuss how to determine which route of medication administration is appropriate for the terminally ill client.
5. Describe the role of family caregivers in providing pain management at the end of life.
6. Identify symptoms of distress at the end of life.
7. Identify symptoms of pain at the end of life.
8. Describe the role of hospice and palliative care providers at the end of life.
9. Explain the use of a symptom relief kit.
10. Identify barriers and facilitating factors for treating the symptoms of pain at the end of life.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course Evaluation Form.

Certificate of Completion is provided for individual courses once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Certificate of Completion is provided for Certificate programs once all of the courses within the certificate program have been successfully completed per criteria above.

Accreditations:

ANCC—American Nurses Credentialing Center - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing - The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
California Board of Behavioral Sciences - California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
California Board of Registered Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section - The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Board of Nursing - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076).

Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
Florida Board of Nursing—Certified Nursing Assistants - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - ALLEGRA Learning is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #813).
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Off-label Use of Products: None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

State Accreditations: All States (ALL) | Michigan (MI) | Oregon (OR) | West Virginia (WV)

Class Origination: 7-9-04

Class Revision: 1-15-06;12-15-09;6-8-10

Class Expiration: 08 Jun 2014

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Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management	$144.00