Principles of Pain

Module 1 of the
Certificate in Pain Management

24 CPD points + 2 Ethics

Overview:

This course aims to provide a theoretical framework for health care professionals to use in the management of people with acute and chronic pain. Using a combined didactic and workshop approach, the facilitators will present the evidence that pain is a bio-psychosocial construct.

By the end of this module participants will:

Know the multidimensional nature of pain – Epidemiology; Definitions and classification; Conceptual pain models; The nature of pain including the role of context
Know the basic science of the physiology underlying acute and chronic pain and how the nervous system can change
Know the psychological and social factors which contribute to pain and its potential impact
Be familiar with evidence-based tools for the screening and assessment of a person with pain
Be able to develop an evidence-based patient-centred rehabilitation plan for a person with pain
Be aware of the bioethical principles which are important in the assessment and management of pain

Course Presenters

Romy Parker

PhD

Beverley Bolton

BSc; MSc Med

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Professional, funny, entertaining, inspiring, WISE...

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Thank you all for a wonderful and immersive experience. Definitely one of the most rewarding workshops I’ve ever attended...

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“I thought I was working in a biopsychosocial manner, but the Clinical Communication Skills course just blew my mind... Outstanding!”

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Phenomenally presented and put together.

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Principles of Pain is an amazing course that really enhances your learning and understanding of pain.

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An eye opening experience... Wish I had come across the Principles of Pain course earlier! Extremely well prepared and presented.

Next Course

Principles of Pain (Module 1)

Lecturers: Romy Parker & Bev Bolton

11 & 12 October 2024

Online via Zoom

For general information contact us:

courses@trainpainacademy.co.za

083 443 1111

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