Education

Pain Management and Opioid Use Education for Health Science Students

Resources and Education Leading to
Improved Pain Care Equity For Washingtonians

Module 1

Introduction to Pain Management Best Practices

Module 1 Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between the types of pain
  2. Recognize the history of pain treatment within a public health opioid crisis
  3. Describe how a multidisciplinary healthcare team contributes to an integrative pain care approach
  4. Distinguish between person-centered and stigmatizing language
Begin Module 1
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Module 2

Assessment and Treatment of Pain

Module 2 Objectives:

  1. Recognize approaches for assessing pain symptoms and substance use risk
  2. Identify priorities for an integrative, holistic plan of care using current, evidence-based pain treatment principles
  3. Assess risks related to opioid prescribing for acute and chronic pain
Begin Module 2
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Module 3

Risk Assessment and Treatment of  Opioid Use Disorder

Module 3 Objectives:

  1. Recognize criteria for opioid use disorder diagnosis
  2. Describe medication treatment options for opioid use disorder
  3. Recognize approaches for assessing substance use, depression, and suicide risk
Begin Module 3
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Module 4

Navigating Complex Pain Management Scenarios Using Person-centered Trauma-informed Care

Module 4 Objectives:

  1. Understand how trauma-informed care guidelines can be applied during clinical interactions
  2. Identify how a culturally responsive practice can be incorporated within person-centered care planning
  3. Recognize safe opioid storage and overdose education for patients and families
Begin Module 4
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RELIEF Team Funding Support

The RELIEF (Resources and Education Leading to Improved Pain Care Equity For Washingtonians) project is funded by a grant from the Washington State Health Care Authority.  Project director Marian Wilson PhD, MPH, RN, PMGT-BC ma***********@*su.edu