An overview of the medical aspects of chronic pain, including the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, prognosis and treatment. Incorporates the individual and social impacts related to the disorder that may impede or enhance the rehabilitation counseling process.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, the participants should be able to:
- Understand the medical aspects of chronic pain.
- Understand and demonstrate the individual and social factors related to chronic pain that may impede or enhance the rehabilitation counseling process.
- Understand the diversity of experiences reported by people with chronic pain.
Dates: 4/17; 8/14
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
To register: DVRtraining@dshs.wa.gov
Page Topic:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation