PRE-RECORDED – Assessment & Management of Pain in Palliative care with a focus on medications used in Syringe Driver

(€30.00 to candidates studying the European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care)

Cost: €65

Eligible to attend:

Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Health and Social Care Professionals and Paramedics

Online only: Pre-recorded presentations

Aim:

This programme consists of online webinars / recordings delivered by a nurse, doctor and pharmacist which give an  opportunity for practitioners involved in the day-to-day management of pain to upskill their practice and knowledge base in deciphering complex pain challenges.

Pain is one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms associated with cancer and life limiting disease trajectories. It is a complex symptom that poses challenges to doctors, nurses and pharmacists for effective assess

Following completion of this programme, participants will:

• Understand the principles of caring for patients with pain
• Identify the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of pain
• Have access to a demonstration video on the use of the syringe driver.

Accreditation/CPD:

6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (The Nurse and Midwifery Board of Ireland)