All courses tagged “CE Type: Pain and Symptom Management”
September 2026
Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) who are receiving medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) present unique challenges in the perioperative setting. This webinar will review best practices for managing acute surgical pain while maintaining continuity of MOUD, minimizing risk for return to use, and promoting safe and effective analgesia. Through a series of case […]
Pain is a complex experience that affects both physical and emotional well-being, and understanding its many forms is essential for effective care. This workshop invites participants to take a reflective and practical deep dive into pain assessment and management, examining how different types of pain impact clients’ overall functioning. Participants will explore a variety of […]
Patients with chronic and complex pain conditions often present unique challenges in the perioperative setting, including opioid tolerance, central sensitization, and coexisting medical or behavioral health conditions. This webinar will review evidence-based strategies for assessing and managing surgical pain in this population. Participants will explore multimodal analgesia, individualized care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination to optimize […]
Chronic pain, and its management, is a pervasive and increasing challenge. As more research is allowed to occur in the United States, and with extraordinarily high levels of THC in Cannabis, we are learning more of Cannabis’s effects on the body, brain and mind. We will explore some of perceived benefits of Cannabis for pain […]
Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) or those receiving long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) often face unique challenges during the perioperative period, including altered pain tolerance, opioid dependence, and increased risk of relapse or complications. This webinar provides practical, patient-centered guidance for clinicians on how to proactively educate and counsel these patients about realistic pain expectations, […]
October 2026
In 2021, NASW amended its Code of Ethics and included content under the Purpose and Ethical Principles section addressing the importance of social worker self-care. The Code indicated, “…self-care is paramount for competent and ethical social work practice”. The purpose of the Weekend Wellness Retreat is to provide participants with an opportunity to prioritize their […]
It is important to identify, explore and reimagine how we understand and manage chronic pain. By looking at how things like attitude, history, and anxiety are components of our perception and management of pain, we can enhance how to ‘train our brain’ to treat/manage chronic pain.
January 2027
We have all heard over and over about the importance of self-care. It is now even part of our Code of Ethics’ most recent revision. Pain management is a crucial aspect of self-care. Both improved self-care, and pain management, will likely enhance our ability to care for ourselves and our Clients. What we also need […]
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