Pain Management for Complex Wounds

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Defining Pain Management for Complex Wounds 
3. Pain Management and Complex Wounds’ Special Considerations for Specific Client Populations 
4. Complex Wound and Pain Management Complications 
5. Role of Telemonitoring in Inpatient and Outpatient Pain and Wound Care Management 
6. Nursing Considerations 
7. Upcoming Research 
8. Case Study 
9. 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 Pain Management for Complex Wounds. 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 side effects, including severe possible side effects, of complex wounds. 
2. Describe educational strategies for pain management. 
3. List alternatives to medication pain management options. 
4. Explain pain management techniques for specific client 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

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.