Pain and its non-pharmacological treatmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student learns how to separate different forms of pain, how to assess the pain by using suitable assessment methods and knows how to choose different treatments variously. The student knows how to apply the knowledge in the patients or clients treatment and rehabilitation.

Content

The content consists from 5 topics, that are: 1. what is pain? (1 course credit), 2. The assessment of pain (2 course credits), 3. The non-medicated pain relief (1 course credit), 5. Chronic pain and pain management (1 course credit).

Execution methods

The course is an automated online course. The student can proceed at his own pace and mark the subtasks completed. In addition to the study material coming for the final test, the course has additional material that the student can get acquainted with if they wish. At the end of the online course, there is a final test on the basis of which the grade is formed (Approved).

Accomplishment methods

The course is evaluated on a scale of approved - rejected. The online course has a variety of self-assessment tests that do not affect assessment but help with the final test.