Opioid Analgesics in Acute Settings

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What you will learn

This eLearning module promotes the safe management of opioid analgesics, a commonly used group of high risk medicines.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module you will be able to:

explain what opioid analgesics are
analyse why opioid analgesics are high risk medicines
define differences between opioid equivalencies
identify risks associated with different opioid analgesic formulations
identify risks associated with look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) opioid analgesics
distinguish between opioid analgesics in relation to prescription and administration in acute, chronic and cancer pain settings
review the use of more than one opioid analgesic for an individual patient
monitor opioid analgesics and adverse effects in patients
determine an appropriate dose and duration of opioid analgesics on discharge.

Target Audience

This module is intended for all healthcare staff involved in the management of high risk medicines, specifically opioid analgesics.

Duration

The module is designed to take around an hour to complete.

Certificate

On successful completion of the assessments you can download a certificate of completion.

Compliance

This module aligns with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Second Edition – Standards 1, 2, 4 & 6.

Partnering with Consumers Standard: Ticked

Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection Standard

Communication for Safety Standard: Ticked

Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

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The content is provided in good faith by the Commission for information purposes. It is not a substitute for, and is not intended to replace, any specific policies, guidelines or requirements for your local health network or health service.

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