Managing Chronic Pain in Care

This Managing Chronic Pain in Care training course has been designed to equip health and social care professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to assess, recognise, and manage chronic pain effectively.

  • Suitable for: Nurses and care staff

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

Chronic pain is a widespread and often complex challenge that significantly impacts the lives of those in care, particularly older adults and individuals living with dementia. This half day Managing Chronic Pain in Care training course is particularly applicable to nurses, carers, support workers, and anyone involved in providing direct care to individuals experiencing persistent or complex pain. By combining theory with practical strategies, this training ensures that you leave with evidence-based approaches to improve quality of life and deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

Some of the key outputs of this Managing Chronic Pain in Care training course include:

  • Clear understanding of acute, chronic, and complex pain
  • Knowledge of common causes and symptoms of chronic pain
  • Skills in recognising pain in people with dementia
  • Use of the Abbey Pain Scale for assessment
  • Strategies for effective pain management and relief

  • Medicines in care homes

  • Awareness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
  • Insights into psychological and physical interventions
  • Ability to apply person-centred planning in pain care
  • Enhanced confidence in supporting service users with chronic pain

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs. A full day option provides the opportunity for all delegates to participate in a practical workstation.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.