UNDERSTANDING PAIN: MIGRAINES, HEADACHES, NECK & LOW BACK PAIN

1.List the neurologic processes causing pain and suffering and the principles of pain assessment.

2.Discuss treatment modalities for primary and secondary headaches, including migraine and rare cephalagias.

3.List the red flags of medication abuse and approaches to reduce opioid addiction.

4.Describe the differential diagnosis of dental vs. cervical and cervicogenic pain and the appropriate intervention for both.

5.List steps involved in the diagnosis and management of spinal pain, including physical and occupation therapy.

6.Describe how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.

7.Describe for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, nursing, and other healthcare professions.