Overview

There are 3.37 million Australians currently living with chronic pain.

Traditionally perceived to be a concern for the medical field alone, a growing understanding of brain plasticity and the role of psycho-social factors has led to a paradigm shift in best-practice treatment. The opioid epidemic, with oversubscribing, overuse and escalating deaths, makes this a critical issue of our time. Psychologists and other health care providers can play a key role in resolving this crisis, through a contemporary understanding of pain management. 

The APS’ Introduction to pain management training has been guided by Australian experts in the field, and contains activities, case studies and self-assessments. It has been designed for psychologists, physiotherapists and any health care provider who supports adults at risk of, or suffering from, chronic disabling pain.  

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to this eLearning actvity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.

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CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this eLearning activity, participants should be able to:

• recognize key contributors to the development and maintenance of chronic pain and relevant best practice interventions and assessment tools,

• identify specific approaches which ameliorate the impact of compensation systems, opioid use and other potential barriers to treatment success, and

• self-assess current competencies and future learning needs for working in this complex but highly rewarding specialty.