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[Masterclass] Understanding Pain in Older People

This online course for pain management is endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing. Group packages are available on enquiry. 

Enhancing pain management knowledge and skills for workers, covering pain types, recognition, and interventions.

Coming Soon with Full Modules

Recommended for: Clinical Managers and Leaders working in aged care 

These series will help you to

  • Understand pain fundamentals
  • Recognise pain effectively
  • Appreciate the impact of pain
  • Master pain assessment techniques
  • Implement comprehensive pain management
  • Personalise pain management for dementia

Run in association with PainChek, this series includes

  • 3 Module online series, delivered over zoom
  • Reading material and resources provided
  • Peer group discussions
  • Practical real life examples and case studies
  • Anchor Excellence Credly badge supporting professional development requirements
  • Endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing (3 CPD Points)
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The series will comprise of three 1 hour modules:

Module 1 – The Person with Pain

  • Define and explain the nature of pain
  • Identify Pain in the Aged Care Context
  • Understand the impact of pain on well-being

Module 2 – Pain Assessment

  • Examine and understand the different methods of pain assessment
  • Understand the different types of pain management interventions
  • Understand Pain & Brain disease – Dementia

Module 3 – Compliance Requirements

  • Examine effective pain assessment data evaluation – Self-reflection exercise
  • Understand the importance of frequent pain assessment
  • Understand the implications of pain assessment information for AN-ACC classification

Led by Industry Experts

Carla Beheram
Irene Stein

Why Anchor Excellence?

Anchor Excellence enables aged care leaders – boards, executives, managers – to strengthen their capability, align to the new industry dynamics, and deliver sustainable businesses.

Responsive

We are there for our clients when they need us

Authentic

We are genuine and always reflect our true selves

Collaborative

We work collaboratively with our clients and stakeholders

About Anchor Excellence

Don’t let pain go unaddressed in aged care. Start your enrolment today!

Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Endorsement

“These online sessions are endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards.

It has been allocated 3CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.”

Boost Your Team Success

The Anchor Academy courses always stay tuned to the changing industry, and our content recognises the challenges in the aged care field. We are more than just delivering courses, our learning community provide a constant flow of Q&A and updates. We will boost your career in the aged-care industry by standing-out insights and certificates that could be shared in your portfolio.

Want to register for more than one seat for the group? Please click the button below for group purchase enquiries.

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