Pediatric Pain Management
Tracking # 20-1323189
$24.99
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physiologic processes of pain in children
- Identify common acute and chronic pediatric pain scenarios and the pathophysiology of pain
- Identify age-appropriate pain assessment tools
- Explain age-related pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences that influence children's metabolism, distribution, and excretion of pain medications.
- Differentiate pharmacologic options for pediatric pain management
- Outline legal, ethical, and safety considerations for prescribing controlled substances in pediatric populations
- Integrate non-pharmacologic and complementary therapies into multimodal pain management strategies appropriate for children of varying developmental stages
- Apply evidence-based strategies to assess and manage pediatric pain in clinical practice
Course overview
This course provides an evidence-based overview of pediatric pain management, addressing children's acute and chronic pain. It covers the physiologic processes of pain, developmental considerations in pharmacokinetics, and the mechanisms, dosing, and safety profiles of commonly used analgesic and adjuvant medications. Participants will learn strategies for integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, including complementary therapies, while considering legal, ethical, and family-centered aspects of care. The course emphasizes individualized, age-appropriate approaches that optimize pain relief, preserve function, and support the emotional well-being of children and their families.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board
Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Practitioner
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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