About the Course
Palliative Care Pediatric Pain Basics, formerly POLARIS Pediatric Pain, is a state-of-the-art eLearning resource consisting of five (5) modules covering the evaluation and management of pain in pediatric patients in hospice and palliative care.
Palliative Care Pediatric Pain Basics modules are:
- Self-paced
- Interactive
- Structured with shorts bursts of information
- Engaging, with learning activities such as case studies and videos
- Eligible for NCPD hours and Pharm credits
Palliative Care Pediatric Pain Basics includes five modules created by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses that cover pain definitions/classifications, pain assessment, pharmacologic pain management, non-pharmacological pain management, and cultural considerations.
Complete all five modules to earn five (5) NCPD credit hours and one (1.0) NP/CNS ANCC Category 1 Designated Pharmacotherapeutic credit hour.
This gives the individual user access to five (5) modules which are detailed below.
$70 for members
$100 for non-members
POLARIS Pediatric Pain was funded by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation through generous grant support from the Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation, the Kanarek Family Foundation, and the Lord Foundation.
Module 1: Pain Definition and Classifications
This module is designed to equip you with foundational knowledge about pediatric pain, what it is, and how it can impact the child and family. Additional modules will build upon this base to optimize the learner’s understanding of pain principles including assessment, management, and other considerations.
Module 2: Pain Assessment
Pain in children, especially those with serious illnesses, presents unique challenges and requires a specialized approach. This module is designed to equip you with foundational knowledge of pediatric pain and how to assess pain.
Module 3: Pharmacologic Pain Management
This module explores effective pharmacologic strategies for managing pediatric pain. Learn about medication options, dosing, and safety and ethical considerations to ensure compassionate and evidence-based care for children in pain.
Module 4: Nonpharmacologic Pain Management
This module explores essential concepts and strategies that can improve the quality of life for children in palliative care. The goal is to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to confidently work with families to create effective pain management plans that support the unique needs of your patients and their families.
Module 5: Cultural Considerations
This module is designed to equip you with foundational knowledge about the impact of culture on pediatric pain management.
Group Purchases
Group purchase options are available through the Employer Partner Program. Contact EPPartnership@hpna.org or 412-282-8206 to learn more.