Pain Management Strategies for Direct Care Workers
This module raises awareness of person-centred pain management and the importance of pain evaluation
Online Module
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TierEnhanced Practice
Levels of Learning
Tier 1: Introductory
Tier 2: Foundational
Tier 3: Enhanced Practice
Tier 4: Advanced Practice
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Module 3
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Completion time1 hr
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Module duration1 week
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Module Overview
About this Module
Following completion of this module you will understand why you need to have person-centred pain management strategies, and you will learn more about different treatments for pain. You will also learn about evaluation of pain management so that you can be confident the person is being treated properly.
Prerequisites
Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, staff should be able to:
- Describe strategies for managing pain.
- Describe why it is important to check the management plan is working.
Module Details
Continuing Professional Development
This module is part of the course: Pain for Direct Care Workers. For CPD information relating to this module specifically, please refer to the course overview.
Acknowledgements
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John Quinn (Dementia Advocate)
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Glenys Petrie (Dementia Advocate)
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Dr Peter Tenni (Director of Consultant Pharmacy Services)
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Dr Hilton Koppe (General Practitioner)
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Professor Meera Agar
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Professor Jennifer Abbey
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Juliane Samara (Nurse Practitioner)
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Nikki Johnston (Nurse Practitioner)
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Version history
- Published: 21 Aug 2020
- Updated: 07 Apr 2025
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