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Start Date
10-08-2012
End Date
10-08-2015
10-08-2012
End Date
10-08-2015
Pain 101: An Overview for Therapists
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Edlantis Seminars, Inc.
Instructor's Name: Joel Desotelle, MS OTR/L
Online/Printable/Mailed - 4 PDUs - Description:
Pain is the most common symptom prompting patients to seek medical attention and is a predominant symptom leading patients to receive rehabilitation. Many patients with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments report pain, and most consider pain to be their primary goal of treatment. This course provides a comprehensive overview of pain including types of pain, mechanisms of pain, pain control, how to measure and document pain, and pain management approaches. This introductory to intermediate course is appropriate for occupational and physical therapists and assistants.
Pain is the most common symptom prompting patients to seek medical attention and is a predominant symptom leading patients to receive rehabilitation. Many patients with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments report pain, and most consider pain to be their primary goal of treatment. This course provides a comprehensive overview of pain including types of pain, mechanisms of pain, pain control, how to measure and document pain, and pain management approaches. This introductory to intermediate course is appropriate for occupational and physical therapists and assistants.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Pennsylvania
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Pennsylvania