Pain Assessment Courses and Certifications

Symptom Management in Palliative Care

24 ratings at Coursera

Learn to assess and manage physical and psychological symptoms in palliative care, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and distress. Develop skills for effective symptom screening and treatment to improve patient quality of life.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

181 ratings at Coursera

Develop a systems approach for assessing and managing pain in palliative care, covering assessment basics, integrative therapies, and pharmacological strategies including opioids and non-opioids.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Palliative Care Capstone Projects

31 ratings at Coursera

Practical application of palliative care skills through five real-world assignments, including pain assessment, symptom evaluation, and advance care planning discussions with individuals facing serious illness.

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

Promoting the effective management of children’s pain – part 2

Gain insights into effective pediatric pain management, focusing on parent-nurse collaboration, communication strategies, and empowering families to improve children's hospital care experiences.

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

OPENPediatrics

Pediatric Pain Management in the Emergency Department

3 reviews

Comprehensive overview of pediatric pain management in emergency settings, covering assessment tools, treatment strategies, opioid considerations, and addressing healthcare disparities.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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 Video

Facial Reanimation - A Comprehensive Treatment for Facial Paralysis - Irene Kim, MD - UCLAMDChat

Comprehensive overview of facial reanimation surgery for facial paralysis, covering causes, treatment options, and patient outcomes. Explores multidisciplinary approaches and latest techniques.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OPENPediatrics

Introduction to Treatment of Pain with Opioid Medication

Comprehensive overview of pediatric pain management using opioids, covering terminology, properties, prescribing, and assessment. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based approaches to pediatric pain treatment.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OPENPediatrics

Psychological Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic and Procedural Pain

Experts discuss psychologists' role in treating pediatric chronic and procedural pain, exploring strategies and interventions for effective pain management in children.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PicmonicVideo

Fundamental Concepts - Picmonic Nursing Webinar

Comprehensive overview of essential nursing concepts, covering patient assessment, care techniques, and clinical skills. Designed to enhance understanding for nursing students preparing for exams and practice.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Palliative Care: Pain Management for your Patients

Develop tools for assessing, managing, and treating pain to help ease distress for palliative care patients.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MGH Martinos Center

Objectively Measuring Pain

Explore innovative techniques for objectively quantifying pain, advancing our understanding of pain perception and management.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Connected Rheumatology

How to Talk About Your Pain to Your Doctor - A Rheumatologist's Perspective

Gain insights into effectively communicating chronic pain to doctors. Learn strategies to describe pain's impact on daily life, alternatives to pain scales, and how to seek solutions for better pain management.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video