Pain Management

Course details

Pain management is the process of alleviating or reducing pain through various methods, such as medication, therapy, exercise, education, and coping strategies.
In this Pain management course, you will learn about the different aspects of pain management, covering basic concepts, theories, and specific types of pain along with their treatment options.
You will explore various types of pain, including acute, chronic, back, neck, headache, neuropathic, and cancer pain, understanding their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Best practices for assessing pain and selecting the most appropriate interventions for each case will also be covered.
Upon completing this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of pain management and the skills to apply it in your personal or professional context. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, a caregiver, or simply interested in the topic, this course will provide you with the latest evidence-based information and guidance on pain management to help cope with pain more effectively and improve overall well-being

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Introducing Pain Management
• Module 2: Pain Theories
• Module 3: Types of Pain
• Module 4: Physiology and Psychology of Acute Pain
• Module 5: Pain as a Long-term Condition
• Module 6: Back and Neck Pain
• Module 7: Headache
• Module 8: Neuropathic Pain and Its Management
• Module 9: Cancer Pain
• Module 10: Assessment of Pain
• Module 11: Relaxation for Pain Management

Learning Outcomes

• Learn about the basics of pain management 
• Familiarise with different types of pain 
• Understand how to treat an injured person 
• Be able to differentiate between various types of pain 
• Learn how to manage pains and help people to get better 
• Get to know about different treatments and medications 
• Learn how exercise can help reduce pain

Updated on 08 December, 2023