Chronic Pain Management Courses and Certifications

The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief

65 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

A Mayo Clinic professor shows you science-based lifestyle choices that can help you manage chronic pain.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Children's Week 2022: Common Reasons for Acute Pain Consultations (Recorded)

Explore common causes of acute pain in children, focusing on developmental context, prevention, and management of chronic pain conditions.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Pain Management: Non-Opioid Medications

Explore non-opioid pharmacological therapies for chronic pain management, including medication trials. Enhance your ability to recognize patient needs and provide interdisciplinary, multimodal treatment.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain

Explore alternative methods for managing chronic pain beyond medication, including effective techniques and strategies for pain reduction and improved quality of life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Opening the Medicine Box in the Mind: The Psychology of Pain

Explore the psychological dimensions of pain and its treatment with Dr. Beth Darnall, a pain specialist who discusses emotional and mental aspects beyond physical sensations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

5 reviews

Explore a holistic approach to understanding and preventing chronic pain through self-management strategies across cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms.

• Coursera
• 44 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Reign of Pain

22 ratings at Coursera

Explore chronic pain's complexities, from brain mechanisms to emerging therapies. Gain insights into neural circuits, emotional factors, and innovative treatments for various conditions beyond pain.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

Explore the health effects of THC and CBD, covering history, chronic pain, mental health, and future research. Gain evidence-based insights on potential benefits and risks of medical cannabis.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Managing Chronic Pain in the Acute Care Setting

2 reviews

Comprehensive overview of chronic pain management in acute care, covering assessment, treatment strategies, opioid considerations, and alternative therapies for healthcare professionals.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

On Demand | Improving the Care of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Enhance acute care for sickle cell disease patients by addressing emergent presentations, barriers to care, and biases. Learn to improve outcomes and reduce challenges in accessing and maintaining treatment.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Treatment of Complex Chronic Pain: Are Opioids Helping or Hurting?

Explore optimal chronic pain management, subtypes of pain, and potential harms of long-term opioid therapy. Learn to assess when benefits outweigh risks in pain treatment strategies.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Vulvodynia - Current Trends in Treatment & New Research - Andrea Rapkin, MD - UCLAMDChat

Comprehensive overview of vulvodynia, covering symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatments, and ongoing research. Explores current trends and new developments in managing this chronic vaginal pain condition.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Neurosurgical Targets for Chronic Pain - Jean-Philippe Langevin, MD - UCLA Neurosurgery

Explore neurosurgical approaches for chronic pain management, including cortical stimulation, thalamic interventions, and innovative targeting techniques to improve patient outcomes.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Stay Fit As You Age

128 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Make the choice to stay fit as you get older with this course that teaches you the fundamentals of exercise and provides a series of video workouts to help keep you on track.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 9 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Daily Life

43 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn powerful cognitive behavioral therapy tools to transform negative self-talk, manage emotions, solve problems, and improve various aspects of daily life for a more peaceful and fulfilling existence.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available