Course Description
Course Description:
Although occupational therapy practitioners frequently work with clients who are experiencing pain, there is evidence that supports a biopsychosocial interdisciplinary approach when treating clients with chronic pain. The occupational therapy practitioner’s foundational knowledge of activity analysis and environmental adaptation is a valuable asset in treating pain. However, with a more detailed knowledge of pain, occupational therapy practitioners can be more effective when working with a variety of clients, groups, and populations. The purpose of this basic course is to elaborate on the definition of pain and its perception, factors hampering pain management, assessment of a client for pain, and occupational therapy interventions to improve function in clients with pain. The goal is to provide evidence-based practices that the occupational therapy practitioner can use when working with clients who have pain and to demonstrate the need for the occupational therapy practitioner’s role on pain management teams.
 Contact Hours: 2 |  |
 Target Audience: |
Instructional Level: Intermediate |
BOC Level of Difficulty: Advanced |
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour One
- Define the physiology and perception of pain
Hour Two
- Identify appropriate measures to assess pain
- Describe difficult-to-diagnose pain conditions.
Hour Three
- Summarize the different mechanisms of pain relief, including considerations across the life span and pain management barriers
Hour Four
- Describe the interprofessional team approach to treating pain
Hour Five
- Identify preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based interventions used with clients with pain
- Describe the role of mind/body techniques in managing pain
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
The goal of this course is to provide evidence-based practices that the occupational therapy practitioner can use when working with clients who have pain and to demonstrate the need for the occupational therapy practitioner’s role on pain management teams.
Professional Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the physiology and perception of pain.
- Identify appropriate measures to assess pain.
- Describe difficult-to-diagnose pain conditions.
- Summarize the different mechanisms of pain relief, including considerations across the life span and pain management barriers.
- Describe the interprofessional team approach to treating pain.
- Identify preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based interventions used with clients with pain.
- Describe the role of mind/body techniques in managing pain.
Disclosures:
Contact Hours: 5 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Nurses, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Registered Dietician
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.
This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area).
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial- Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L works at Husson University and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Authors:
Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L, received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England in 1992 and practiced in inpatient mental health with a focus on working with those with substance use disorder until 2003. In 1998, she completed her master’s degree at the University of New Hampshire, and in 2005, her doctorate of occupational therapy (OTD) at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Beginning in 2003, she made the formal transition into academia at Husson University. She currently works with the homeless population, assisting them with gaining skills needed for a return to independent living. She also maintains a connection to clinical practice, providing rehabilitative services to clients with dementia. Dr. Davis is currently an associate professor in the masters of occupational therapy program at Husson University, Bangor, Maine.
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