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 is a graduate of the University of South Florida School of Nursing and has experience in various clinical settings, including critical care and obstetrics. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University, where he was recognized as a Pellegrino Student Scholar for his research in clinical bioethics. Eric also completed a fellowship at Duquesne University, which focused on applying genomics in nursing practice. His experiences drive his commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly Black Americans, through advocacy and evidence-based practices.
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.