Responding to Pain: Residential
Course Description:
Pain can be a debilitating experience for the older person, affecting them both mentally and physically. This course explains how to respond to the signs and symptoms of pain by implementing effective pain management strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course participants should be able to:
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Explain what pain management is
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Recognise potential barriers to effective pain management
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Identify how to respond to the signs and symptoms of pain by implementing effective pain management strategies
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Describe how to evaluate pain management strategies
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for all staff working in a care home who support people living with pain.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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