Objectives
This attachment will provide participants with knowledge and skills in managing patients with post-operative pain.

Content

• Concept of pain
• Factors affecting pain perception, assessment and management of post-operative pain
• Assessment of pain - various tools
• Setting goals and judging effectiveness of pain management
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities of pain treatment
• Delivery pumps for pain management - set up, use, safety and nursing care

For Whom

• Registered nurses with at least 2 years of post-registration experience
• Currently working in a Surgical ward

Duration
2 weeks

Training Dates/Period
Open

Number of Intakes Per Year
4

Number of Participants Per Intake
2

Fee
$1,300 per pax (inclusive of GST)

Enquiries/Registration