Pain Management for Pharmacy Professionals – 2 Hours

Description

The Pain Management for Pharmacy Professionals program aims to educate participants about the general principles of pain management, which includes using universal pain scales, understanding the pathophysiology of various classifications of pain, and learning about non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options. The presenter will primarily focus on opioids as a treatment option for pain and will cover classes of opioids, their adverse drug effects, and monitoring parameters that are specific to opioid use. The program will also shed light on opioids’ reputation for becoming addictive and the potential for tolerance and dependence.

Upon completion of this course (Pain Management for Pharmacy Professionals), pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to: 

• Discuss the pathophysiology, classifications, and characteristic types of pain.
• Discuss realistic and obtainable goals of pain management therapy.
• Discuss available assessment tools.
• Utilize multimodal analgesia to select an appropriate pain regimen.
• Describe the risks and benefits of first-line treatments for chronic pain.
• Identify non-opioid medications for various types of chronic pain.
• Identify non-pharmacologic treatment options for various types of chronic pain.
• Discuss the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of analgesics.
• Review newly approved analgesic drugs and their drug class.
• Convert between different opioid-containing formulations and recommend appropriate dosing.
• Discuss effective strategies for appropriate opioid use, adverse effects, and proper disposal.

Author: Thao K. Huynh PharmD BCOP  

Contact Hours: 2 Hours 

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based Home Study 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians 

Cost: $20 / Participant

Course No: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-23-079-H08-P | Technicians: 0384-9999-23-079-H08-T

Release Date: 09/12/2023               Expiration Date:09/12/2026

Course Completion Certificate:  A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course. A printable PDF certificate will be emailed upon completion and credit will be reported to the CPE monitor within 30 days.

The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education.

NPTA approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Joint Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Approval

Disclaimers: Thao K. Huynh has no actual or potential conflict of interest regarding this program. It received no commercial support and has been peer-reviewed to ensure non-commercialization.

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Michigan: Fulfills mandatory one hour of pain and symptom management CPE credit. Texas: Fulfills mandatory PAIN MANAGEMENT – NEW (Legislatively Mandated) 295.8(d)(1)(B). Hours Per Renewal Period: 1 hour annually; 2 total. Date(s) Required: Renewals received after August 31, 2021, and before September 1, 2023.