Chronic Pain Module 1: Foundations of Pain Treatment
Available through Feb 1, 2025 Open Allied Health Medicine Mental Health Nursing
Description
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!
This module will include information about chronic pain that will help participants build understanding of the physical and emotional impact of pain. People who attend will develop awareness of what chronic pain is, and the role of central sensitization in maintaining ongoing discomfort. We will discuss the psychological component of pain and the link between pain and trauma. Participants will build tools to support people in special populations as they work through their pain. Learners will deepen their knowledge of opioids and the research evidence about their appropriate use and risks. We will also discuss an evidence-based approach to using medication to treat opioid use disorder.
Approximate time to complete the course: 2 hours
Learner content includes: video and corresponding course handouts
Participants have unlimited time to complete this course and access course materials.
MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.
Target Audience
Behavioral health and substance abuse professionals including psychologists, social workers, licensed clinical mental health counselors, substance abuse counselors, marriage and family therapists, peer support specialists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists & assistants, physical therapists & assistants, and others interested in this topic.
Objectives
By the end of this training, the participant should be able to:
- Exhibit an understanding of chronic pain and recognize the role central sensitization has in maintaining ongoing discomfort
- Summarize the role of psychology in maintaining chronic pain and discuss the link between pain and trauma
- Cite appropriate opioid use and risks and evaluate the evidence-based approach to using medication to treat opioid use disorder
Faculty
- Martha H. Teater, MA, LMFT, LCAS, LPC
Sessions
Chronic Pain Module 1: Foundations of Pain Treatment
2/1 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Credits
.000
Self-Reported Credit
Occupational Therapy - As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. 2.00 CCAs. Please select contact hours for your certificate.
.200 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.20 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
2.000 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.00 Contact Hours.
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Nurse Practitioners: This activity was designated for 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
2.000 NBCC Hours
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 2.00 hours
2.000 NCBPTE Contact Hours
Physical Therapy: MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE: 2.0 contact hours.
2.000 NASW-NC
NC AHEC is a 2024 NASW-NC approved provider of distance continuing education. This program has been approved for 2.00 contact hours.
2.000 CME for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 2.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
2.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Continuing Medical Education Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this online enduring activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Disclosure Statement: MAHEC adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support to continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity.
2.000 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 2.0 hours Category A.
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