Pain Foundations
Pain Foundations is a flexible self-paced online course where learners can focus on modules specific to their scope and area of interest.
Pain Foundations for Primary Care Providers
321
registrations
100% |
of graduates better understand team-based care |
100% |
of graduates feel more confident talking to patients about pain |
80% |
of graduates will make a change in their practice |
Pain Foundations for Allied Health Providers
1,035
registrations
99% |
of graduates better understand team-based care |
98% |
of graduates feel more confident talking to clients about their pain |
84% |
of graduates say they will make a change in their practice |
The most significant change will be in the ways in which I approach patient education, and in my approaches to patient advocacy. Specifically, my approach to education had been heavily focused on pain physiology. After this course, my approach to education will now draw from a broader range of perspectives.
I will be more curious about patients who report chronic pain, I will make a more thorough assessment of their understanding of it and the support they are receiving. If they are interested, I will explore their emotions with an ear for anger, grief, etc. I will feel more confident encouraging self-care and management and offering a framework for that. I will recommend Pain BC resources.
Gentle Movement and Relaxation
This free, online course equips physiotherapists and other therapeutic movement professionals with practical knowledge and teaching resources to lead their own movement and relaxation programs for people living with chronic pain.
285
registrations
100% |
of graduates say the course is helping them work toward person- and family-centered care |
98% |
of graduates feel more confident talking to clients about pain |
94% |
of graduates have made a change in their practice because of what they learned |
Fantastic course! I enjoyed the information being delivered in a variety of methods, as opposed to all written or audio. I found it educational and easy to follow. I feel confident delivering this course in the community. The information and strategies will also be helpful when treating my day-to-day clients. Thank you!
BC ECHO for Chronic Pain
Our ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) provides free mentorship and education in best-practice pain care to health care providers in BC, particularly in rural and remote communities.
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9 sessions
173 attendances
It’s a safe environment for clinicians to learn different strategies for managing chronic pain. I appreciate the perspective of other disciplines in utilizing non-pharmacological strategies for pain management. I think as health care providers we can do better in identifying trauma/ACEs and connecting patients to community resources.
Workshops for health professionals
3
online workshops
33
registrants
Thanks! In 15 years of continuing education, I have never taken a course that was so easy to integrate into practice immediately.
It has been so long since I have taken a course or been taught something that is evidence based and it is SO refreshing. I think every health care professional should take this course.
I appreciated Sue’s expertise, her use of real examples, and allowing us to have discussion and help each other to work through solutions.
Webinars for health professionals
9
webinars
1,094
webinar registrants
4,009
recording views
Thanks! In 15 years of continuing education, I have never taken a course that was so easy to integrate into practice immediately.
It has been so long since I have taken a course or been taught something that is evidence based and it is SO refreshing. I think every health care professional should take this course.
The facilitator’s knowledge and kindness came across during the webinar. She was very engaging throughout, and the research is powerful. It will impact my work and considerations when working with people. I found the qualitative accounts to be most impactful and important for us as clinicians to hear.
A knowledgeable and caring physician gave the presentation and did so in an understandable and straightforward way!
BC Adaptive Mentorship Network
Launched in March 2022, the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network (BCAMN) is a program designed to connect interdisciplinary health care provider Mentees with professional Mentors to provide support on the topics of chronic pain, mental health and substance use.
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Clinical Directors
8
Mentors
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Mentees
Effective Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain
Pain Canada announced the launch of Effective Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain (EPOCH), a course available to health care providers across Canada. It helps health care providers deepen skills in using opioid medications as part of a multi-modal approach to chronic pain management.