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Overview
Pain is something that we come into contact with every day of our working lives. This module in Understanding and Assessing Pain at University of Stirling will develop your understanding of the complexity of pain in a way that is useful in practice. It will raise awareness of pain problems and the attitudes which can contribute to these and it will enhance your ability to assess and examine pain phenomena.
Objectives
To enable you to:
- Describe pain pathways
- Demonstrate an understanding of the subjective nature of the pain experience
- Explore the philosophical issues associated with pain perception and communication
- Critically examine contemporary approaches to pain assessment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- This module is delivered online. The resources are extensive and a series of discussion boards provides opportunity for sharing of ideas, learning and feedback.
- The module will start with an in-depth examination of the various theories of pain, which will extend your understanding of the social, psychological and physiological basis of acute and chronic pain.
- The complex sequelae of pain, especially chronic pain will be discussed. This will draw on pain patients' reports, case studies and the empirical literature.
- Discussions will allow the students to critically examine attitudes to pain in society and in healthcare settings, which are formed (or misinformed) by various theoretical positions.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4
PTE Academic 60
IELTS 6
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Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4
PTE Academic 60
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The module is suitable for nurses, allied healthcare professionals and those with an interest in the provision of quality palliative care.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1474 GBP / full≈ 1474 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents804 GBP / full≈ 804 GBP / full
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