Understanding & Assessing Pain (1 contact hour)
Issued by
Calvin University
The first step in managing pain is learning how to assess it well. In this course, participants learn the different types of pain & relate how both patient & provider characteristics impact pain assessment. They review a case study & discuss the biopsychosocial aspects of pain, including how bias occurs in the pain assessment process. They compare pain assessment tools & their efficacy. Finally, participants gain the knowledge to justify why a patient's report of pain should be respected.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Completion of four asynchronous modules which include video content, discussion forums, and matching terminology exercises.
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Complete 100% of the required activities. Estimated time on task: 1 hour
Standards
This satisfies 1 contact hour in Assessing Pain for nurses. The Calvin University Department of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and meets all Michigan Board of Nursing requirements.