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MDV6013 - Acute and Postoperative Pain

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course is intended for health professionals working with acute and postoperative pain. It will particularly be of relevance to professionals working in postoperative units or surgical wards, but is relevant for all health professionals involved in perioperative treatment. The course will cover organizational aspects, pharmacology and clinical issues. The students will gain detailed insight in all treatment modalities which are used in treatment of acute and postoperative pain and knowledge about treatment of acute pain in special patient populations. A "whole person"-approach, and multimodal and interdisciplinary treatment, will be emphasized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the candidate should:

  • have a broad overview of physiological and psychological aspects related to acuta and postoperative pain.
  • have an in depth understanding of principles for evidence based treatment of acute and postoperative pain.
  • have an in depth knowledge of the different drugs used in treatment of acute and postoperative pain, including side effects, indications and contraindications.
  • have a deep understanding of the consequences of poorly relieved postoperative pain.
  • have and in depth knowledge of the differences between acute and chronic pain, and the treatment principles which apply when acute pain develops into chronic pain.

Skills

After completing the course, the candidate should be able to:

  • suggest an appropriate treatment strategy for different types of acute and postoperative pain.
  • individually tailor the treatment of acute and postoperative pain to specific patient groups, such as children or patients with substance abuse disorders.
  • develop drafts of clinical guidelines at own workplace addressing treatment/evaluation of acute or postoperative pain.
  • evaluate acute and postoperative pain within an holistic framework.

General competency

After completing the course, the candidate should be able to:

  • explain basic understanding of the principles of knowledge-based practice in acute and postoperative pain

Learning methods and activities

Lecures and group work that will be coordinated in time with other courses in the master's programme in Clinical Health Science. If few students register for the course, learning activities can be changed. The course will be effectuated under the conditions that a sufficient number of students are registered.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activities: -One home assignment graded as "pass".

For re-sit exams the written examination must be done again. The compulsory activity is approved for 4 semesters.

Delayed exam can be changed to an oral exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
MH - Continuing education - Category D - Higher degree - Funding 100% Institution funded (MHEVUDH100)

Required previous knowledge

Completed bachelor's degree in nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography or social care, or completed professional study in medicine or psychology. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in social sciences or master's degree in clinical nutrition physiology (5 years) and pharmacy (3-2) can be admitted after individual assessment. Although the course is open to several health professions, the experience is that the course is best suited for nurses or doctors. Clinical efficacy with postoperative pain preservation is a significant advantage.

Course materials

Course materials will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
KLH3202 7.5 SPRING 2015
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Health Science
  • Medicine
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging

Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E PAPIR
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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