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This webinar skills training program provides an opportunity for health professionals to learn how to help their patients better manage their chronic or persistent pain problems using self-management strategies that can be tailored to the needs of each patient.

Each program includes seven online sessions of 90 minutes duration conducted on a weekly or fortnightly basis, usually at the end of the working day. In each session you will explore and learn how to apply the specific strategies regularly used in the pain self-management programs both at our Centre and internationally.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the key principles underpinning the assessment of chronic pain patients
2. Use appropriate questioning techniques when assessing chronic pain patients
3. Explain the multifaceted nature of pain problems to a patient
4. Engage patients in the case formulation process
5. Assist patients to determine Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely (SMART) goals
6. Design and plan a treatment program based on the case formulation and goal setting
7. Plan and conduct a series of treatment sessions based on the initial treatment program plan
8. Plan for maintainance following treatment
9. Outline a comprehensive case presentation to other health professionals
10. Discuss the application and integration of CBT skills in your professional practice.

Details

Course delivery method:

The program is delivered online over a series of 7 x 90-minute seminars, making it accessible to all health professionals across both rural and suburban Australia and overseas.

Dates: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 30 July

Sessions:

Session 1 - Tuesday 28 May 2024

Introduction to Pain Self-Management, Patient Assessment and Case Formulation

Session 2 - Tuesday 04 June 2024

Developing a Case Formulation with a Patient and Communication Strategies

Session 3 - Tuesday 11 June 2024

Identifying SMART Goals; Motivational Interviewing; Activity Pacing & Weekly Activity Planning

Session 4 - Tuesday 18 June 2024

Introducing Basic Functional Exercises and Applied Relaxation

Session 5 - Tuesday 25 June 2024

Introducing Problem-Management Strategies and Thought Management Methods

Session 6 - Tuesday 02 July 2024

Reinforcing Treatment Program, and Maintenance Strategies

Session 7 - Tuesday 30 July 2024

Integration of CBT skills and Competency Evaluation

Cost: $988 

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Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.