Overview
You will be introduced to theories of pain and evaluate pain assessment tools taking a holistic approach. You will develop knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to pain management.
These will be set in the context of current national and international issues in pain management. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate your clinical skills and to use evidence-based methods to develop practice.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Challenges in Pain Management course at the University of Surrey, you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate pain mechanisms considering a holistic approach
- Critically compare pain assessment tools and their application in practice
- Recommend pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to pain management
- Critically reflect on their skills in pain management using a holistic approach
- Evaluate service level provision and make recommendations for practice
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pain mechanisms: theories of pain, definitions, taxonomy, chronic v acute, nociceptive/ neuropathic, bio psychosocial factors
- Principles of pain assessment: tools, barriers, bio psychosocial factors, global and cultural factors
- Multi-disciplinary approaches to treatment: pharma/ nonpharmacological treatments
- Surgical pain
- Service provision and organisation
- Psychological care for patients and carers
- Pain in specialist populations: dementia/ children/ learning disability/ pregnancy/ substance misuse/ mental health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications typically close six weeks before the module start date and may close earlier if a maximum number of applications are reached.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 449 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Ability to study at level 7
- Working in health and social care
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1019 GBP / full≈ 1019 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1019 GBP / full≈ 1019 GBP / full
Living costs
Guildford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.