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REHAB 535 - Multidimensional Nature of Pain

Course Career Graduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 15
Faculty Rehabilitation Medicine
Department Rehabilitation Medicine
Typically Offered either term or Spring/Summer

Description
Pain is a major factor impacting quality of life and will continue to become more so as the average lifespan increases. Understanding the multi-dimensional nature of pain and its broad impact is critical to applying best practice in its assessment and treatment. This course will explore the neuroscience and physiology of various pain conditions, with application assessment and management principles. A range of theoretical perspectives underlying the individual’s experience of pain across the continuum from acute to complex/chronic will be presented. The need for interprofessional collaboration for pain management will be introduced. This course is a prerequisite for REHAB 536 and REHAB 537.