Pain Management

This course will review contemporary prescription compounding techniques and provide hands-on training utilizing the newest equipment and technologies.  An independent study component of the course will review guidelines of cancer pain and pharmacologic interventions for chronic neuropathic pain.

Program goal:

By bringing pharmacologic knowledge and expertise in compounding medications in unique dosage forms to the partnership of health care providers, the compounding pharmacist can contribute significantly to the quality of life of patients dealing with chronic pain in a number of settings.  The goal of this program is to inform pharmacists of the possibilities available for providing this vital service and to explore options for the preparation of these specialized medications.

Hands on training using the following:

• Capsule machine
• Suppository mold
• Hot plate/heater/stirrer
• Electric scale
• Unguator

At the conclusion of this Certificate Program the pharmacist will be able to:

• Advise physicians regarding the options for delivery systems.
• Choose the best delivery system for an individual patient and accurately prepare medications per prescription.
• Demonstrate proper compounding technique for preparation of transdermals, capsules, suppositories and solutions.