Management of Chronic Pain

CPD Points : 2 General CPD points

Course Outline

• Presenter: Tayla Rood
• Duration: 2 hours
• Attendees: Health Care Professionals
• Fee: R390
• CEU’s: 2 CPD Points

Pain is a prevalent issue in impacting all fields and areas of healthcare. Pain is not only an unpleasant experience and symptom, but it has the potential to impacting the quality and engagement in all areas of life. The complex nature of pain necessitates a deeper understanding and an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.

This course is targeted at healthcare professionals from all fields who want to gain a deeper understanding of the complex presentation and care of people suffering from pain.

Course Topics Include:

• Development of Acute to Chronic Pain: Neurophysiology & Anatomy, Risk Factors and Prevention
• Role of Central Sensitization in Chronic Pain and Associated Symptoms
• Lived experience of people living with Chronic Pain and The Experiences of Their Health-Care Journey’s.
• Practical Strategies to Approach and Manage the influence of Psychosocial Factors
• How To Approach a Client with Complex Chronic Pain: Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Facilitating Self-Management in order to Maximising Function and Quality of Life.