Pain Perspectives: Understanding and Managing Pain Across Specialties

An On-Demand CME Course | 7 Credits | Self-paced Learning

The Pain Perspectives course, offered by the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), is designed to address critical gaps in pain management education. With over 100 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, clinicians across specialties often lack the structured training needed to provide effective, equitable care. This on-demand course equips providers with the latest tools, strategies, and insights to elevate their pain care practice, anytime, anywhere.

Why Choose AAPM’s Pain Perspectives Course?

Hosted in AAPM’s On-Demand Education Center, the Pain Perspective course delivers evidence-based, interdisciplinary training tailored to today’s healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Learn in the Pain Perspectives Course:

• Classification and mechanisms of action of acute vs. chronic pain
• Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments (e.g., buprenorphine, neuromodulation)
• behavioral strategies and referral decision-making
• Addressing disparities in pain care based on sex and race
• Case-based modules with real-time comprehension checks

Who It’s For:

• Primary Care and Family Medicine Clinicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Residents and Fellows
• Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• Clinicians transitioning into pain-related roles

Course Format & CME Details

• Self-paced, fully online delivery
• Modular structure with progress tracking
• Reviewed and refreshed every 2 years.
• Earn 7 CME/CE credits (ACCME, APA, ACPE)

*Pain Perspectives is made possible in part through an unrestricted educational grant from Averitas Pharma.

Pain Perspectives Course Faculty