Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PPMAT
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify how a child’s cognitive level and development stage, including children with complex needs, influences their ability to perceive, express, and manage pain.
Recognize the components of a thorough pediatric pain assessment, including the use of pediatric pain assessment tools.
Recall key strategies for both pharmacological and nonpharmacological pain management in children, including the use of multimodal approaches.
Outline:
Section 1: Pain in Children
Cognitive Development, Influencing Factors, and Behavioral Indicators
Recognizing Pain Across Developmental Stages
Pain in Children with Complex Needs
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Pediatric Pain Assessment
Pain Assessment in Children
Pediatric Pain Assessment Tools
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Pharmacological Treatment
Treatment of Pain in Children
Pharmacological Interventions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Nonpharmacological Interventions
Pediatric Nonpharmacological Interventions
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
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Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College in New York. Stephanie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and a former PALS instructor. She has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience with expertise in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children’s Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.