Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PPMPA
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Define pain, clarify commonly misused terms, and develop an understanding of how pain works.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pain in children.
Identify pain assessment tools in children of different ages and developmental levels.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pathophysiology of Pain
What is Pain?
Commonly Misused Terms
Pain Theories
The Process of Nociception
Pain Development
Summary
Section 3: Signs and Symptoms of Pain in Children
Child Development and Ability to Communicate Pain
Additional Influences on a Child’s Report of Pain
Signs and Symptoms of Pediatric Pain
Physical Examination of Pain
Summary
Section 4: Pain Assessment Tools
Choosing the Right Pain Tool
Types of Pain Assessment Tools
Behavioral Scales
Physiologic Scales
Self-Reporting Scales
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Vignette
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.