Effective Tools for Treating Pain While Reducing Opioid Use (4 hours)

Categories: Opioid
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape pain as a personal experience.
  • Distinguish between acute and chronic pain across treatment, prognosis, medication, social support, and the role of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Apply pain treatment methods that address chronic pain while reducing reliance on opioid medications.

Course Description: Effective Tools for Treating Pain While Reducing Opioid Use covers the types and causes of pain, how biological, psychological, and social factors shape the pain experience, and the differences between acute and chronic pain in terms of treatment, prognosis, and mental health considerations. It is designed for healthcare professionals seeking practical approaches to pain management that reduce reliance on opioids. The course examines how chronic pain persists beyond expected healing time and explores the emotional and physical dimensions of its onset. Learners will come away with a broader understanding of pain treatment methods and the factors that influence patient outcomes.

Date: Ongoing
Distance Learning Method: Asynchronous Video
Target Audience: Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, Criminal Justice Professionals
Refund Policy: If you request a refund within 30 days of placing your order (and prior to submitting any exams / completing any courses) we will gladly issue a refund of your money, less the processing fee and handling charge.
Course Interactivity: None
Posttest Requirements: Must score 80% or better to pass. Tests can be taken multiple times to obtain passing score.
Course Completion Requirements: Passing score on posttest. Submission of course evaluation. Course date of completion is recorded at this point.
Certificate of Completion: Issued when course is completed, available for download in Student Center
System Requirements: Internet access

Martha Teater

Martha Teater

MA, LMFT, LPC, LCAS

I maintain a private practice in marriage and family therapy, substance abuse, and workplace crisis response. I have been in private practice since 1990, now practicing through tele-health in North Carolina and Colorado.  I provide consultation and training to agencies, universities, hospitals, and companies across the country and internationally.   I am a professional trainer with PESI, Teater Health Solutions, and  through my own practice.

NC Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #472

NC Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist #564

CO Licensed Professional Counselor #14509

National Certified Counselor #17248

Board-certified tele-mental health provider

Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator #01205160705

Approved and Widely Recognized

CEU Matrix is approved by the following national and state accreditation boards:

Provider #6310
Provider #94564

CEU Matrix is approved with the following state boards:

Arkansas (ASACB), California (CCAPP #OS-07-394-0222), California (CADTP #250), Connecticut (#0115-5202), Delaware (DCB #37), Florida (FCB #5141-A), Georgia (ADACBGA #2026-4-003), Illinois (IAODAPCA #19345), Kentucky, Louisiana (LA ADRA #E026), Michigan (MCBAP), Missouri (Missouri CB #183), New Mexico (NMCBBHP #2046), North Carolina (NCSAPPB), Ohio (OCDP #50-19236), Oklahoma (OBLADS #20260153), Texas (TCB #1758-07)

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