Non-Opioid Pain Management for Older Adults

Learning Objectives

After completing the “Non-Opioid Pain Management for Older Adults” webinar learners should be able to:

  1. Review effective and safer alternatives to high risk pain medications in older adults
  2. Review non-pharmacotherapy options
  3. Identify strategies to achieve a balanced approach to pharmacotherapy
  4. Review four non-opioid medications in regards to pain management in older adult 

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Geriatrics for Advanced Practice 2021 Webinar Series - Geriatric Care for the Community and Beyond

Geriatrics for Advanced Practice is a unique educational activity that is intended to enhance the knowledge and ability of advanced practice providers to be able to contribute to the health of a population and provide optimal evidence-based care for the high-risk population of older adults. 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
Course opens: 
11/08/2017
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Geriatrics for Advanced Practice: Medications & Older Adults
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Presenters

Kenneth Schmader, MD
Duke University and Durham VA Medical Centers
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Geriatrics and Director, GRECC. 
Research, teaching nd clinical care in medication use in older adults for 30 years at local, state and national levels.

Jeffery Zimmerman, PharmD, BCPS
Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee WI
Specialty Pharmacy Coordinator – Aurora Health Care 
Over 7 years of pharmacy experience in healthcare professional training

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit

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