Pain Management 101 for the C.N.A.

	Pain Management 101 for the C.N.A. Author: Virginia Ann Peterson, LPN Publisher: PESI HealthCare Copyright: 7/6/10 CE Available Until: 1/6/2012 Price: $59.00 Details: Audio/visual recording and slide presentation on CD-ROM, electronic manual, CE post-test and instructions. Type: Webinar on CD-ROM Product Code: ZDK071250 Add to Cart
Description: This CD-ROM captures a 60-Minute Webinar presented by Virginia Ann Peterson and includes the audio/visual presentation, post-test and continuing education instructions for home study credit. Pain Management 101 for the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) caregiver is a must attend webinar. These frontline caregivers are usually the first to recognize when a patient is in pain. “Pain” is now known as the 5th vital sign, and must be assessed when the BP and TPR is measured. During this 60-minute seminar, you will learn up-to-date information on pain management. You will be able to easily recognize the signs and symptoms of pain, master the various pain rating scales, understand the C.N.A.’s role in pain management, identify high risk groups and pinpoint comfort measures to reduce pain. About the Speaker Virginia Ann Peterson, LPN, is a Nursing Assistant Instructor in Metro Atlanta. She is a certified CPR Instructor with the American Safety & Health Institute. Ms. Peterson has 35 years of experience and presents a wealth of knowledge and expertise in her field. She specializes in hospice care and end-of-life training for nursing assistants. Ms. Peterson’s nursing experience also includes staff development, nurse preceptor, clinical management, consultant, and community educator. Objectives At the completion of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the signs and symptoms of pain. List common side effects of pain. Summarize the C.N.A. caregiver role in pain management. Program Outline: Pain - Frequently Asked Questions What do you know about pain? What is the worst pain you have ever experienced? What is your definition of pain? What is your patient's definition of pain? Pain Definitions Taber's dictionary Types of Pain Acute Chronic Phantom Common Causes of Pain Diseases Injuries The C.N.A.'s Role in Pain Management Observation Reporting Documentation Side Effects of Pain Medications GI Alterations Changes in vital signs Headache, mental changes, constipation Pain Scales 0-10 Faces High Risk Groups Nonverbal Cancer Dementia Elderly Hospice Comfort Measures Music Pet therapy Aromatherapy Positioning
Continuing Education Information: Credit Information Target audience: Certified Nursing Assistant, Managers, and Volunteers PESI, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 1.0 contact hour. PESI, LLC, is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 1.0 contact hour. PESI, LLC is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 6538 for 1.0 contact hour. PESI, LLC, is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: 50-1586. This course qualifies for 1.0 contact hour. The following individuals contributed to the planning of this educational event: Content Expertise - Virginia Ann Peterson, LPN; Nurse Planner - Mary Meyers, RN, MSN; Activity Planner - Valerie Burmeister, BS **Certificates of Successful Completion will be distributed to participants completing the post-test/evaluation, affidavit and paying a $15.00 fee.
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Pain Management 101 for the C.N.A.