The Science Behind Chronic Pain: Language Providers Can Use for Patient Education and Identification of Opioid Use Recorded Session (CRNA)

This course will review the science behind chronic pain and pain modulation systems. It will also review pain catastrophizing, opioid induced hyperalgesia, and diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder. In addition, it will touch upon motivational interviewing and how it can be used in your clinic.

#CE: NBCRNA MAC Dev (Class B Credit)

This course enhances the CRNAs' knowledge of nurse anesthesia practice, prioritizing patient safety and qualifies for MAC Dev credits, formerly Class B. CRNAs should upload and archive completion documentation on the AANA website. CRNAs must retain copies of all documentation used to demonstrate certification compliance consistent with NBCRNA policy.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  • Describe mechanism of pain and the consequences of chronic pain
  • Describe the diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder in patients treated with opioids for chronic pain
  • Describe the phenomenon of Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia 
  • Illustrate how to effectively communicate pain expectations of chronic pain management
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
    This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
03/21/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Advocate Health CRNA Continuing Education Series
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Diana Bottari, DO; Advocate Aurora Health
Ashley Kwasinski; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

#CE: NBCRNA MAC Dev (Class B Credit)

This course enhances the CRNAs' knowledge of nurse anesthesia practice, prioritizing patient safety and qualifies for MAC Dev credits, formerly Class B. CRNAs should upload and archive completion documentation on the AANA website. CRNAs must retain copies of all documentation used to demonstrate certification compliance consistent with NBCRNA policy.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.25 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
    This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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