Pharmacology · SELF-PACED COURSE

Pain Management & Analgesics

  • AEMT
  • Paramedic

Combine nonpharmacologic measures and authorized analgesics with reassessment.

60 minutesMinimum study time
20 lessons6 modules · Self-paced
12 monthsOf course access
Learning recordAfter required completion

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.

Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What You’ll Learn

  • Connect a meaningful analgesic goal with primary assessment, the painful condition and nonpharmacologic care.
  • Compare acetaminophen, ketorolac and multimodal options using patient-specific eligibility and cumulative exposure.
  • Distinguish opioid and ketamine effects from sedation, amnesia and paralysis while recognizing relevant risks.
  • Verify route, preparation and repeat decisions and respond to adverse changes using current physiology and authorized rescue pathways.
  • Apply the reasoning to evolving cases and communicate actual care, uncertainty and supervised-practice requirements.

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Inside the Course

01Patient-Centered Goals, Assessment and Comfort Measures
02Nonopioid Selection and Multimodal Care
03Opioids, Ketamine and Distinct Clinical Effects
04Route, Preparation and Response-Based Titration
05Adverse Effects, Rescue and Patient-Specific Risk
06Progressive Cases, Handoff and Practical Application

CE approval & acceptance

This course currently awards 0 approved CE hours. Check acceptance details.

Course material is being revised. Clinical review is not yet complete.