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Pain Management Medications And Analgesics Course For Nurses: Everything You Need To Know From Mechanism Of Action To Safety And Contraindications.
Take your nursing career to the next level with our advanced Pain management medication. This course will help you gain advanced knowledge in pain medications and analgesics and develop a clinical reasoning skills. Language: English
What You Will Learn
| Ø Mechanism of action of pain medications | Ø Dose conversion |
| Ø Use and indications | Ø Adjuvants in pain management |
| Ø Safety and side effects | Ø Therapy monitoring |
| Ø Contraindications | Ø Opioids Side effect management |
| Ø Dosing and antidote | Ø Patient controlled analgesia PCA |
Course content:
- INTRODUCTION
In this module you will learn why it is important to learn about pain medications and what are the international standards regarding pain management.
2. OVERVIEW OF PAIN MANAGEMENT
In this module you will learn more about pathophysiology, assessment of pain, and the role of pain medications in the multimodal pain management.
3. OPOIDS
In this module you will gain a full understanding of opioids: mechanism, use , contraindications, side effects, monitoring and management of therapy, in addition to dosage conversion between different opioids, antidotes, the safety measures when prescribing, taking an opioid or when counseling patients about opioids use, and more….
4. ACETAMINOPHEN
In this module you will learn more about acetaminophen/paracetamol including dosage, safety and contraindications and antidote.
5. NSAIDS
In this module you will learn about Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, from mechanism to classification, side effect, safety and precautions.
6. PAIN MANAGEMNT ADJUVANTS
In this module you will learn about adjuvants for neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain.
7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND POPULATION
In this module you will learn about the special considerations regarding pain management during pregnancy, in children and more…
Requirements
A basic understanding in medications and patient’s care.
Description
Our pain management medication course offers nurses a comprehensive learning experience in the field of pharmacology and pain management. Throughout the course, nurses will gain in-depth knowledge about various pain medications, including their mechanisms of action, appropriate usage, and potential side effects. They will learn to identify contraindications and assess patient suitability for specific medications, ensuring safe and effective treatment. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of safety monitoring, equipping nurses with the skills to identify and address any adverse effects promptly. Nurses will also develop proficiency in monitoring the effectiveness of pain management treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. By completing this course, nurses will enhance their expertise in pain medication management and significantly contribute to the well-being and safety of their patients.
Who this course is for:
- Nurses who want to provide better patient care
- nurses and students who wish to specialize in pain management
- nurses who want to be recognized within their institution
- Nurses and students who wish to boost their confidence when speaking with patients and doctors about their suffering