Chronic Pain Module 3: Treating Pain with Mindfulness and Other Effective Approaches

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Chronic Pain Module 3: Treating Pain with Mindfulness and Other Effective Approaches

Description

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In this module we will focus of the effective use of mindfulness tools to help people manage their pain and improve their quality of life. We'll talk about what mindfulness is and will provide robust supporting evidence of the usefulness of these interventions. Learners will develop skills in visualization, imagery, breathing, grounding, and other techniques that their clients can use to better manage their persistent pain. Additional tools such as increasing activity level, pleasant activity scheduling, sleep hygiene, and stress management will round out the learning that participants will experience.

It is suggested that you take Chronic Pain Module 1: Foundations of Pain Treatment prior to taking this module, but it is not required.

Approximate time to complete the course: 1 hour
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, advanced practice providers, nurses, 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:

  • Cite benefits of using mindfulness and develop skills with other interventions to apply in the treatment of chronic pain to improve quality of life
  • Build competence in teaching effective interventions to patients with chronic pain and discuss the benefits of activity level, sleep hygiene, and stress management in the treatment of chronic pain

Faculty

  • Martha H. Teater, MA, LMFT, LCAS, LPC

Sessions

Chronic Pain Module 3: Treating Pain with Mindfulness and Other Effective Approaches

2/1 11:55 PM – 11:55 PM

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. 1.00 CCA. Please select contact hours for your certificate.

.100 CEU

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.10 CEU as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

1.000 Contact Hours

MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.00 Contact Hour.

Nurse Practitioners: This activity was designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

1.000 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. 1.00 hour

1.000 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. Report as a home study program by an approved provider by non-interactive electronic media (1 point for one hour of participation). NCBPTE 1.00 contact hour.

1.000 NASW-NC


NC AHEC is a 2024 NASW-NC approved provider of distance continuing education. This program has been approved for 1.00 contact hour.

1.000 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 1.00 hour of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

1.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM

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 1.00 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.

1.000 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 1.0 hour Category A.

Fees

$25.00 Registration Fee
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