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Nov 25, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]
Advanced Pain Management Certificate
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Teaching the management of pain. Partnering for the promotion of well being.
Pursue a post-master’s certificate in advanced pain management through Hamline University and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). Our innovative program—just over a year in length—combines the convenience of online classes with hands-on clinical work under the guidance of experienced pain practitioners. Gain the skills you need to manage compassionate and effective patient care.
Topics of Study
- Theoretical foundations of pain
- Imaging and radiation safety
- Assessment, diagnosis, and referral
- Pharmacology
- Interventional pain practice
- Spiritual aspects of health and illness
- Non-allopathic aspects related to pain
Program Requirements
Graduates will be required to complete four semesters of graduate study that includes 19 academic credits and four supervised clinical practicum (one per semester) for a total of 240 mandatory clinic hours. The didactic component of the program will be completed online, while the clinical component will be performed in-person at an approved clinical site. Please see the additional State Eligibility information for online programs in the >Academic Standards and Policies section of this Bulletin.
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Certificate Requirements
- EDUC 7220 - Advanced Theoretical Foundations of Pain
- EDUC 7221 - Imaging and Radiation Safety
- EDUC 7222 - Advanced Assessment, Diagnosis, Integration and Referral
- EDUC 7223 - Advanced Pharmacological, Botanical, Herbal, and Homeopathic Treatments
- EDUC 7224 - Interventional Pain Strategies for Advanced Pain Practice
- EDUC 7225 - Functional Health and Functional Health Assessment
- EDUC 7226 - Developmental, Psychological, Emotional, Cultural Factors and Treatments Related to Pain
- EDUC 7227 - Spiritual Aspects of Health
- EDUC 7228 - Local, Regional, and Global Structural Aspects Related to Pain
- EDUC 7229 - Comprehensive Pain Treatment Clinical Practicum I
- EDUC 7230 - Comprehensive Pain Treatment Clinical Practicum II
- EDUC 7231 - Comprehensive Pain Treatment Clinical Practicum III
- EDUC 7232 - Comprehensive Pain Treatment Clinical Practicum IV
Admission
Ideal applicants for the program will be able to evidence adequate clinical access and professional liability coverage to complete the clinical portion of the curriculum. Clinical placement sites will be secured for those students that do not otherwise have clinical site access.
While CRNAs are the target audience for admission, other advanced practice nurses may be eligible for admission. Admission to applicants other than CRNAs will be based on competitiveness and educational space.
In addition to the online application, applicants should submit/complete:
- One official, sealed transcript of coursework from each regionally accredited college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate level
- A three-page, double-spaced essay detailing your professional preparation for, and interest in, pursuing advanced preparation for a pain management career
- An interview with a faculty member
- Two letters of reference, at least one of which should document your involvement in regional anesthesia practice within the last five years
- A writing sample, minimum 3 pages and maximum of 5 pages
For additional information, please contact:
Vicky Giannopoulos, BA
Education and Professional Development Associate
Phone: 847-655-1153
vgiannopoulos@aana.com
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