Analgesic Therapy Course
This course equips healthcare providers with essential skills for safe pain management in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Key topics include selecting appropriate opioids with renal dosing adjustments, using multimodal analgesia techniques, assessing NSAID risks, implementing vigilant monitoring protocols, and planning seamless discharge strategies. Participants will learn evidence-based methods to optimise patient outcomes, minimise opioid-related complications like toxicity and delirium, and align with current clinical guidelines using practical tools and decision aids.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in safe pain relief for older adults with CKD. The course covers NSAID risk assessment, opioid renal dosing, multimodal and regional pain strategies, toxicity prevention, nursing coordination, discharge optimisation, and guideline application with supportive tools and protocols.
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Develop skills
- Develop renal-safe analgesia plans by tailoring NSAIDs and opioids for CKD patients quickly and confidently.
- Master multimodal pain control strategies, like hip fracture protocols that reduce opioid use and delirium risks.
- Gain expertise in opioid dosing by adjusting, rotating, and converting opioids safely for older adults.
- Implement bedside safety monitoring using sedation scales and escalation protocols to avoid harm.
- Create effective discharge analgesia plans with clear tapers, patient education, and follow-up guidance.
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