Pain 101 (May 26, 2015)

May 26, 2015

This educational activity is designed to assist attendees in becoming proficient in the ability to identify acute and chronic painful conditions, understand available treatment options for painful conditions and understand when it is appropriate to refer to a specialist.
 

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The Medical College of Wisconsin and Advanced Pain Management. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals. 

Target Audience

The target audience for this conference is primary care physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who play an active role in the primary care of patients. The target audience will also include other health professionals such as chiropractors, mental health providers and physical therapists who play an active role in chronic pain management.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify acute and chronic painful conditions and understand available treatment options
  • Identify the relationship between chronic pain and psychological issues in patients
  • Understand the component of responsible opioid prescribing, abuse characteristics, dispensing laws and consequences for non compliance.
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Ginny Cairns
Phone Number: 
+1 (608) 604-4659
Email: 
ginny.cairns@apmhealth.com
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
03/05/2014
Course expires: 
12/31/2015
Event starts: 
05/26/2015 - 6:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
05/26/2015 - 7:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Implantable Therapies Educational Sessions
Add to calendar: 
Advanced Pain Management
Wausau, WI 53711
United States

Kim Litwack, PhD, APNP

 

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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