Pain and Symptom Management
A series of five study days covering:
Day 1 The Nature Of Pain And Its Assessment –
9th September 2008
Learning outcomes:
- challenge your current views on pain
- discuss the physical causes of pain
- understand the concept of ‘total pain’
- describe the importance of accurate assessment & tools to enable this
Day 2 The Drug Management Of Pain
23rd September 2008
Learning outcomes:
- describe the application of the analgesic ladder in managing pain
- demonstrate problem-solving skills to enable the selection of appropriate medications to effectively manage pain
- understand the principles of drug management in pain control
Day 3 The Non-Drug Management Of Pain
7th October 2008
Learning outcomes:
- discuss the use of complementary therapies in the management of pain, specifically: massage, aromatherapy and reflexology
- understand the role of occupational therapy & physiotherapy in pain
- have an awareness of psychological approaches in pain management
Day 4 Complex Symptoms In End Of Life Care
21st October 2008
Learning outcomes:
- describe the management of difficult symptoms including: breathlessness, confusion & terminal agitation, nausea & vomiting and depression
- discuss ethical dilemmas involved in treating these symptoms at the end of life
Day 5 Palliative Care Emergencies
4th November 2008
Learning outcomes:
- recognize causes and features of emergencies in palliative care
- explain appropriate interventions for each issue
- identify the necessity for an urgent response in each situation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: these sessions are designed for any health or social care professional, including nursing assistants, involved in managing patients who experience difficult symptoms
TIME AND VENUE:9.30am to 3.30pm at St Catherine’s Education Centre
COST: £250-00 ~ includes handouts, refreshments and lunch
IT IS POSSIBLE TO BOOK INDIVIDUAL STUDY DAYS AT £65 PER DAY