Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of compassionate and effective patient care. Many providers, patients, patients’ families, and regulatory agencies are requiring health care providers to be more accurate with their pain assessment skills and more effective in their pain management strategies. Scientific advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of pain, multidisciplinary methods of assessment and management, and the improvement of medications to treat pain have contributed to the wealth of knowledge in this area.
This program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals who work with patients who are in pain. By providing an educational experience that examines key issues related to pain assessment and management, this program will give you the relevant and practical information you’ll need to improve your practice and provide the most effective care to your patients.
This program is targeted toward health care professionals of all levels and in all positions.
It is also relevant for nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, health care administrators, personal care assistants, and volunteers.
Online, Instructor Moderated
Fall Dates: September 16, October 14, November 11, December 16
Course Length: 33 hours/12 weeks
Course Code: 2026FC CE-HW85-WZ1
Price: $425.00 + gst
Online, Instructor Moderated
Winter Dates: January 13. February 10, March 17, 2027
Course Length: 33 hours/12 weeks
Course Code: 2027WC CE-HW85-WZ1
Price: $425.00 + gst
If you’re a B.C. resident interested in taking this course with Future Skills Grant funding, follow these steps:
- Register for the course at:
🔗 educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant - Apply for the grant at:
🔗 futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca/login
📌 Note: You’ll need a BCEID to apply. If you don’t have one, create it here:
🔗 id.gov.bc.ca/account
Questions? Click here or email us at FSG@nlc.bc.ca — we’re happy to help!
Non-FSG Registration
Register by:
Email: ce@nlc.bc.ca
Phone: 1-866-463-6652
In Person: Any NLC campus
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