Pain Management in Chiropractic Practice

Tuition: $99
Hours: 6

Instructor

Course Description

Over 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain. It's the most common reason that patients seek out a clinician. Although pain is very common, the practice of pain management and pain research are relatively new fields. Pain is frequently called the fifth vital sign. This six hour distance based course is designed to assist you in identifying different types of pain and how they are handled by the body.  At the end of this course the clinician should have an understanding of pain and opioid addiction, and be able to offer the patient options to assist in their recovery or treatment.

Evaluation

The content of this course is provided through online reading material in which the learner’s participation (time) is actively tracked and logged. A minimum of six hours is required. There will be at least three questions for every hour of the class. The learner must receive a score of 75% of the total possible points and log at least six hours to receive credit for the course. Learners not achieving the pass rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and allowed to re-take the examination.

No textbooks required. Computer and Internet service required for completion of this course. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest statement: No funds were received, underwritten or subsidized by any vendors of any goods including supplies or services for this course.

Outline

The clinician should be able to explain:

  • The different pain theories
  • the anatomy and physiology of pain
  • The different types of pain
  • The assessment of pain
  • Common causes of pain by body region
  • The diagnosis of different pain conditions
  • Chiropractic pain management methodology and other treatment options
  • Best practices in pain management

With proper evaluation and management of varying pain symptoms, the clinician needs a thorough understanding of the assessment of pain and the available treatment options to better direct patients into appropriate care plans.

Objectives

 

Subject Hours
Pain theories 1
Anatomy and physiology of pain 1
Types of pain and common causes 1
Diagnosis of pain syndromes 1
Chiropractic pain management and other treatment options 1
Pain management best practices 1

 

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Disclaimer

All opinions, viewpoints and recommendations contained in this presentation represent those of the author alone and do not represent the opinions, viewpoints, or recommendations of any organization with which the author may be affiliated, including, without limitation, the the ACBSP.  This work is intended to provide current and accurate information about the subjects covered and is designed to help doctors of chiropractic to maintain their professional expertise. This publication and accompanying program are offered with the understanding that neither the speakers nor sponsoring organizations are rendering any therapeutic or other professional services. Individuals using this publication or orally conveyed information in dealing with a patient's care should also fully research original and current sources of authority.