Rehabmart is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 8829. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Course Overview
Pain management is an important topic for occupational therapists since it impacts many aspects of the evaluation and treatment process. Any form of pain can negatively influence a person’s occupational performance and quality of task completion along with their overall physical and mental health. As a result, therapists should be well-versed in the mechanisms of pain along with evidence-based management strategies for each type of pain their patients may experience. Much of occupational therapy’s role in pain management involves a blend of physical agent modalities and education on how patients can independently manage their pain. Therapists should be aware of all methods in order to offer the most well-rounded, efficacious care possible.
The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .1 CEUs or 1 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
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Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Manual and References
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Course Review
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Quiz
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Course Feedback
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About this course
- 1 Contact Hour / .1 CEU
- Online Self-Study Course
- Written Content
Learning Outcomes
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Identify chronic pain and how its mechanism of action differs from that of acute pain.
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Recall OT's role in pain management.
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Identify pain management interventions as either education-based, psychological, or physical agent modalities.
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Recognize relevant research on various pain management modalities.
Instructor(s)
Brittany Ferri
PhD, OTR/L
Brittany Ferri, PhD, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and health writer. She is the owner of a writing and consulting company called Simplicity of Health. She has published five books and has experience in program development, behavioral health, pediatrics, and telehealth. She has been quoted as a health expert by NBC News, WebMD, CNN, and other outlets.