Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Defining complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
   1. CRPS Prevalence
   2. What Causes People to Have CRPS?
   3. What Are the Various Pain Management Options for CRPS?
   4. How and Where Are Pain Management Options for CRPS Used?
   5. What Are the Clinical Criterium for CRPS?
   6. What Is the Average Cost for CRPS Management?
   7. How Can Patients Self-Manage CRPS?
   8. What Happens to Patients Who Do Not Have Access to Care for CRPS?
3. CRPS’ Special Considerations for Specific Patient Populations
   1. CRPS Considerations in Pediatric Populations
   2. CRPS Considerations in Geriatric Populations
   3. The Role of Telemonitoring in Inpatient and Outpatient Care for Patients with CRPS
4. Nursing Considerations
   1. What is the nurses’ role in CRPS education and management?
   2. How can nurses identify if someone needs more intervention for their pain management?
5. Upcoming Research
   1. What research on CRPS exists presently?
   2. What are some ways for people who have experienced CRPS to participate in research?
6. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) ​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe common clinical presentations, including severe health outcomes, of CRPS
2. Describe educational strategies for pain management
3. List alternatives to medication pain management options
4. Explain pain management techniques for specific patient populations
5. Discuss recommendations for pain management techniques and monitoring in outpatient, non-emergent settings

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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