Course Code: REL-ACU-0-OUCPMGP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Explain the role of opioids in chronic pain management.
Describe patient evaluation and education for a safe and effective pain treatment plan.
Identify treatments and considerations for pain and opioid use disorder.
Outline:
Section 1: Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Management
Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Management
Monitoring Programs
Regulations and Programs
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Patient Evaluation and Education
Physiology of Pain
Potential Harm
Patient Evaluation
Barriers to Effective Pain Management
Safe Prescribing
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatments for Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
Multimodal Pain Management Model
Treatment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Writer: Eric Hutto, DNP
Eric Hutto is a graduate of University of South Florida School of Nursing. Throughout his nursing career, Eric has navigated multiple clinical practice settings including critical care, emergency department, post-anesthesia recovery, and obstetrics. Eric later attained his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University where he focused his studies on sexual and reproductive health. During his tenure at GU, Eric was honored as a Pellegrino Student Scholar where he was able to participate in research centering on clinical bioethics. Additionally, Eric completed a fellowship through Duquesne University regarding the theory and application of genomics in nursing practice. Eric was also recognized by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) for his participation in research focusing on the correlation between iron supplementation and its protective measures against or increased risk for maternal malaria parasitemia in endemic regions. Each of these opportunities served as important drivers for Eric to dedicate his professional career to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, specifically the Black and African American people. He believes through his continued research; he will be able to help address the multiple barriers to care that lead to health-related complications seen in these communities. It is his hope that he will be able to serve these vulnerable populations through advocacy and application of new strategies for evidence-based practice.
Reviewer: Daniel Migliaccio, MD, FPD, FAAEM
Dr. Daniel Migliaccio is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Emergency Ultrasound as well as the Ultrasound Fellowship Director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. During Residency, Dr. Migliaccio was able to obtain an Honors Certificate in Medical Education from the Clinical Teaching Scholars Honors Program. He was also fortunate enough to be able to focus on his ultrasound skills, leading to an award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound. Dr. Migliaccio is passionate about medical education, point-of-care ultrasound, and optimizing patient care using current literature. He is currently board-certified in point-of-care ultrasound with a Focused Practice Designation in advanced point-of-care ultrasound through the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is enthusiastic about promoting Emergency Medicine and patient care nationally. Recently, he has obtained a certificate for course work and training with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and is passionate about providing unbiased, equitable patient-centered care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)/Outpatient Surgical Centers, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.