Overview

CPD on the go^TM eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are.  

Children with chronic pain will often experience significant problems with functioning, such as school absenteeism and lower participation in daily, after-school and family activities. This contributes to a lower quality of life, less physical fitness and eventually, more entrenched chronic pain. Australia has an escalating crisis of chronic pain, with the availability of services offering contemporary, best-practice care falling far short of existing need. This is especially true for children and adolescents.

This activity presents an up-to-date review of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents with chronic pain, as well as innovative and emerging treatments that warrant consideration.

It contains a current evidence-based article, followed by 10 questions to consolidate learning. Together, a pass mark of 80% and completion of a reflection represents active* continuing professional development (CPD).

Level of learning

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

Duration of access

Access to this 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.

Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.

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 CPD on the go^TM eLearning activity, participants should be able to: 

• identify factors that contribute to the emergence and maintenance of chronic pain,

• list evidence-based interventions for treatment,

• understand the importance of caregiver involvement in treatment, and

• identify tools that may enhance assessment and treatment.

Notes

*’Active CPD’ refers to activities that utilise written or oral processes to reinforce learning and test knowledge. While active CPD is not a requirement of the Psychology Board of Australia, it is recommended because learning is more likely to be retained and to lead to improvements in practice. Provision of a reflection on all types of CPD is, however, a requirement of the Board.