Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Types of analgesic and modes of action.
• Management
  • How to prescribe analgesics to treat mild to moderate pain for people from different age-groups.
  • Prescribing information for different analgesics.
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn how to prescribe analgesics appropriately for the management of mild-to-moderate pain.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered