Advanced Approaches to Manage Pain (AMP) Coaching Sessions

Intended Audience:

EPM Grads - see pre-requisites below

Pre-requisites:

To be able to attend the AMP session, you will need to have completed the following in advance of registering for the session:

• All EPM course requirements & received your EPM certificate
• AMP Preparation Module &  quiz  and received your AMP badge

Cost: $0.00 - Space is limited

Course Overview

By attending the AMP Coaching Session, learners will be able to understand and apply advanced pain management concepts to their nursing practice. Concepts covered in the AMP session through case based learning will include:

• Equianalgesia Dosing Chart
• Why & when to Consider  Opioid Rotation
• Opioid Rotation Calculation Worksheet
• Opioids Frequently Used in Palliative Care Resource
• Incomplete Cross Tolerance
• Opioid rotation calculation practice & case application
• Key pain management health teaching, communication & clinical tips

The AMP course content aligns with the OPCN Palliative Care Competency Framework

Course Details

For more information, please contact hpcinfo@hospicewaterloo.ca

This course is offered on the following dates:

• AMP Fall02 2023 - In Person (1-4p) Dec 5  
• AMP Win01 2024 - Online (9a-12p) Jan 31 
• AMP Win02 2024 - Online (1-4p) Jan 31 
• AMP Win03 2024 - Online (1-4p) Feb 22
• AMP Spr01 2024 - Online (1-4p) Apr 18
• AMP Spr02 2024 - Online (9a-12p) May 16
• AMP Spr03 2024 - Online (1-4p) Jun 11