Course Description:
Many children and adolescents experience chronic pain, which impacts them in the school setting and across all other settings in their lives. Chronic pain can adversely impact children and adolescents and pose challenges to them in their everyday lives. Children and adolescents experiencing chronic pain are also at risk for other comorbid, co-occurring conditions that may impact other facets of their health and mental health. It is important for school professionals, social workers, and other providers to be aware of chronic pain and strategies and interventions that can be used to support children and adolescents in a school setting who experiencing chronic pain.
Course Link:
https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php
CE Value (credits): 3.00
CE Type: Standard, Pain
Sponsor Name: Michigan Medicine
University of Mich. Transplant Center
Contact Information:
Julie Newland
734-487-4926
jnewland@emich.edu