Learning Outcomes

Pain and Pain Theories

Types of Pain and Acute Pain

Head, Back and Neck Pain

Lesson Summary

In this course, you will be introduced to the definition and mechanism of pain. You will learn about pain theories, types of pain, how to assess and measure pain and the principles of back and neck pain. We will show you classifications of headaches and the measures of managing neuropathic pain.

Introduction to Physiology and Pain Management - Course Assessment

Learn about the various types of pain, their mechanism and how to manage them in this free online course.

Beginner Physiology and Pain Management

Everyone experiences some form of pain now and again. Pain, like a sharp stab or dull ache, can cause a great deal of discomfort to the body. However, these sensations are essential because they signify something is wrong. Have you ever wondered what causes particular forms of pain? How can the body be assessed when you are in pain? What is the best way to manage pain? We'll show you the causes of several types of pain and how to handle them.

It is safe to assume that you may have experienced or felt a pain that is either mild or unbearable at some point in your life and it wasn't a pleasant experience. What exactly is pain? Why do we feel pain and how can it be treated or avoided? Pain is an unpleasant and discomforting feeling that serves as a warning mechanism that protects the body from harmful environments. It also serves as a signal when something goes wrong with the body and action is needed to eliminate the problem. We will introduce you to pain and how you can manage it. We will start by exploring the mechanism of pain, its myths and its history. Discover the appropriate testing method for pain, treatment and evaluation. We will teach you how to formulate a treatment plan for pain and when to refer pain cases to a pain specialist.
Pain perception was not well understood before now. However, this prompted several pieces of research leading to the development of pain theories. We will analyse the theories researchers developed to understand its mechanism and how it is perceived. You will then discover the factors that open or close the gates to pain, influencing how you can experience it. Pain can range from mild to unbearable and it is sometimes hard to pinpoint from where it stems. In some cases, it is defined by the cause. We discuss the types of pain, their symptoms and their reasons. Understand the difference between acute and chronic pain, explore the psychological aspect of pain, how acute pain progresses to chronic pain and how pain is assessed and measured.
Neck and back pain, which often occurs due to poor posture, are two of the most common pain experienced by many people. Investigate the mechanism of neck and back pain, their classifications, causes, evaluation and treatment. Headaches are a well-known type of pain. We will examine the types and categories of headaches, including ‘migraines with aura’ and ‘migraines without aura’ and how to diagnose headaches. This course will also show you the clinical features of neuropathic pain, the prevalence of neuropathic pain and neuropathic pain management. Finally, we'll teach you how to refer pain cases to specialists and the pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures of neuropathic pain treatment. You don't need any prior knowledge to take this course. It is designed for everyone. Are you experiencing pain and having trouble managing and treating it? Enrol and start this course today.

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Course Overview

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Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Getting into Contact with Blood

Cleaning Up the Mess

Reporting Exposure to Blood

Next Steps

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BBP Course assessment

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Course Assessment - Sports First Aid Training

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