Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PASSP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pain in children.
Identify pain assessment tools in children of different ages and developmental levels.
Describe nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic, and adjuvant treatment options for pain in children.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pain in the Pediatric Population
Pain in Children
Nurse’s Role
Factors Affecting the Perception of Pain in Pediatrics
Long-term Effects of Unrelieved Pain
Review
Summary
Section 3: Identifying Pain in Children
Piaget’s Theory and Stages of Cognitive Development
Types of Pain `
Causes of Pain
Signs and Symptoms of Pain in Children
Physical Examination of Pain
Review
Summary
Section 4: Pain tools and Scales for Children
Choosing the Right Pain Tool
Types of Pain Assessment Tools
Behavioral Scales
Physiologic Scales
Self-Reporting Scales
Review
Summary
Section 5: Pain Management
Goals of Pain Management
Acute and Chronic Pain
Treatment Options for Pain in Children
Pharmacological Treatment
Non-Pharmacological Treatment
Precautions
Education
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.