Pain Management
A Four-Hour Seminar for Rehab/Occupational/Physical Therapists
Saturday, October 25
9:00 am – 2:00 pm (ET)
Cost:
- Eligible 1199SEIU members: No out-of-pocket costs
- All other participants: $100
Live Webcast (Internet)
The deadline to register for this event is Friday, October 24.
Program and Learning Objectives
9:00 am — Participants log in
9:20 am — Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:30 am — “Types of Pain”
Presenter:
John B. Castro, PT, DPT, OCS
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will move beyond an idea of pain simply as a direct indicator of injury, providing a more comprehensive, evidence-based view. Discussions about types of pain, the biology of pain and neuroplasticity, and using the holistic biopsychosocial model will provide physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals with a framework for assessing and treating clients experiencing pain.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify and understand types of pain commonly encountered in therapy settings;
- Discuss pain physiology and neuroplasticity; and
- Describe the biopsychosocial model of pain.
10:30 am — “Pain Assessment Tools”
Presenter:
Janella E. Belle, PT, DPT
Descriptive Summary:
Pain and functional assessment tools are useful in physical and occupational therapies, helping establish quantitative and qualitative baseline data to guide clinical decision-making and monitor progress. These tools can enhance communication with patients and empower them in setting goals for treatment outcomes. This presentation will focus on understanding and using pain assessment tools to guide treatment courses and to help with communicating with patients.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify and understand appropriate pain and functional assessment tools available in clinical practice;
- Use pain and functional assessment data to help guide courses of treatment; and
- Discuss how to incorporate pain and functional assessment data in communications with patients that can facilitate patient-centered care.
11:30 am — Break
12:00 pm — “Pharmacologic Management of Pain in Therapy Settings”
Presenter:
Peter Lascarides, DO
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on medications that are used the most in rehab practice—such as opioids and non-opioids—including how they work and their side effects that could affect patient’s therapy sessions. Ways to integrate medication awareness into daily care and to work effectively with prescribers will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Review key drug classes used in pain management and their roles in rehab practice;
- Distinguish between non-opioid, opioid and adjuvant medications commonly encountered in therapy settings;
- Recognize drug side effects and interactions that may affect therapy sessions and patient safety; and
- Integrate medication considerations into treatment planning and communication with prescribers.
1:00 pm — “Setting Specific Considerations: Case Studies and Applications”
Presenter:
Marqués Julius, DPT, PT
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on the evaluation and treatment process, including the interview process, appropriate screening tools, differential diagnosis, objective measurements, principles of the biopsychosocial model, standards of practice and scope of practice. Personal tools and tactics for clinicians to use and to practice self-care will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the principles of the biopsychosocial model;
- Understand the mind-body connection;
- Explain the differential diagnosis process;
- Describe scope of practice; and
- Provide case studies.
1:55 pm — Closing Remarks
2:00 pm — Program Ends
Accreditation
Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapy Assistants
An application has been submitted to the New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (NYSOTA) for contact hours (NY licensees only).
Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Assistants
An application has been submitted to the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) for contact hours (NY licensees only).
Other Healthcare Professionals
All other healthcare professional will receive a general certificate of attendance. Please check with your accreditation board with respect to receiving credit for this program.
Presenters:
John B. Castro, PT, DPT, OCS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Clinical Specialist, Hospital For Special Surgery, HSS and Rehabilitation Performance Westchester, White Plains, NY.
Janella E. Belle, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist, Nuvance Health/Northwell Health, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT
Marqués Julius, DPT, PT
Howard University Hospital; CEO/Owner, Patient-First Rehab, Inc., Alexandria, VA
Peter Lascarides, DO
Attending Physician, Pain Management, Northern Westchester Hospital/Northwell Health; Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, NY
Eligibility for 1199SEIU Members
Training and Employment Fund Members
Members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year, work at least three-fifths of a regular workweek and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund or the 1199SEIU Greater New York Education Fund.
City of New York Education, Child and Eldercare Fund Members
Pharmacists, Dietitians, Clinical Laboratory Practitioners and LPNs must have worked with NYC Health + Hospitals or a mayoral agency for at least one year.
Registered Nurse Training and Job Security Fund members
Members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU/Hospital League Health Care Industry Registered Nurse Training and Job Security Fund.
For Further Information
Email: Institute@1199Funds.org
Refund and Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel, you must do so at least 48 hours before the program date to avoid a penalty. To cancel, contact the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) by telephone, (212) 894-4390; fax, (212) 643-8795; or e-mail, Institute@1199Funds.org. TUF reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program in the event of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified and given the option of receiving a refund or attending the rescheduled program or an alternate program.
