REHB015 - Continuous Cold Therapy for Postoperative Pain
This course addresses the use of continuous cold therapy (CCT) to manage post-operative pain.
This course addresses the use of continuous cold therapy (CCT) to manage post-operative pain.
Learning objectives:
- Explain how cold therapy (or cryotherapy) is used as an adjunct for the management of pain following surgery;
- Explain how CCT can be used to affect the temperature of joints and tissue;
- Explain the effects of cold on nerve function and muscles;
- Identify the parameters of inflammation that can be affected by CCT;
- Explain the importance of identifying pain as a qualitative experience rather than a quantitative experience;
- Explain how medication intake and days of hospital stay can influence the evaluation of pain intensity and quality of patient life;
- Identify the major pain-reducing benefits of CCT.
To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.
Continuing education: 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); 1.0 Scientific (S) Category I PCEs by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) will be granted to those certified in the disciplines of: Orthotics, Orthotic Assistants, Orthotic Technicians, Orthotic Fitters, Prosthetics, Prosthetic Assistants, Prosthetic Technicians, Mastectomy Fitters, Pedorthists; 1.0 Category I CPE credits by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
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