Course Information
In this module we will look at:
• The Definition of pain
• Key components of pain assessment
• The principals of pain management
• Pain assessment for patients with cognitive impairment
• Weak & strong opioids
• Definition of breakthrough pain.
• Management breakthrough pain
• Use of Adjuvants
• Opioid toxicity
Learning Outcomes
At the
end of the session colleagues should be able to:
Identify key components of pain assessment
Describe the principals of pain management
Describe the WHO analgesic step ladder
Describe breakthrough pain and its management
Identify adjuvant drugs
- Describe signs of opioid toxicity
Learn about assessing pain
accurately, different types of pain and management of different types of pain
Target Audience
All new district nurses to Merseycare
District Nurses band 5 – 7
Matrons
ICRAS team
Prison Staff
Staff within mental health Units – Ashworth hospital Rathbone hospital
Bed based unit Longmoor House
CNS Specialist Palliative care team
Southport and mid mersey Community Staff
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Trainer or Facilitator