Interdisciplinary And Non-Pharmacological Approaches To Pain Management
Course: #9643Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1783 Reviews
This course provides an overview of pain in America and the impact of opioids, addiction, and drug poisoning. Evidenced-based, non-pharmacological approaches to pain management are discussed within a framework of interdisciplinary and integrative care.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge, 12777; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1304820; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the prevalence and scope of the opioid crisis in America.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate how sociological and systemic issues influence pain prevalence and severity.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze four evidenced-based, non-pharmacological, interdisciplinary approaches to pain management in order to support occupation.
Course created on May 20, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Opioid Crisis |
| 15-25 Minutes | Factors in Pain |
| 25-50 Minutes | Non-Pharmacological Approaches |
| 50-55 Minutes | Integrative Model |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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1783 ReviewsPresented By
Sophie Nathenson
PhD
Sophie Nathenson is a Medical Sociologist, professor, and consultant based in Portland, Oregon. She is the founder and Director of the Bachelor's of Science in Population Health Management program and faculty in the Masters of Science in Allied Health program at Oregon Tech. She is also the owner of Widespread Wellness Consulting, providing career mentorship and education for individuals and groups working on promoting social, physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Sophie Nathenson, Ph.D, received an honorarium for presenting this course. Sophie Nathenson is the founder and Director of the Population Health Management BS Program and the Population Health Management Research Center at Oregon Tech. She is also the owner of Widespread Wellness Consulting, providing career mentorship and education for individuals and groups working on promoting social, physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Non-financial disclosures: Sophie Nathenson has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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