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Analgesic Stewardship: Opioids is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.

Last updated: 17 Feb 2025
Published: 17 Feb 2025
Due for review: 28 Feb 2028

Description:
This Ausmed Course provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge and strategies for the safe and appropriate use of opioids in pain management. Through a focus on opioid stewardship, the course will help ensure effective care, improve patient safety and address the complexities of opioid therapy to optimise outcomes.

What you'll learn:

Differentiate between opioid receptors and their effects on pain modulation.
Compare and contrast different types of opioids and their pharmacological properties.
Develop appropriate opioid administration and dosing strategies for various scenarios.
Identify common opioid side effects and develop strategies to prevent and manage them.
Implement opioid stewardship principles and navigate regulatory requirements in pain management including strategies for opioid overdose management.

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