At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to - explain the need for multidisciplinary pain treatment - Identify Pain Psychology Treatments and Tools​- Identify resources for patients - Distinguish the differences between acute and chronic pain - Use the provided tools to manage pain in high-risk patients - Explain how pain travels in the body - Explain the consequences of unrelieved pain - Describe the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of nonopioids, opioids and adjuvant analgesics​- Discuss the general principles of analgesic use including indications, contraindications, and side effects ​-Discuss how pain resource nurses are an essential team member for pain management - Describe why pain is a priority in nursing - Identify the key elements of a pain assessment - Apply the UPMC Pain Management Policy to their role - Describe barriers to managing pain - Understand the role of pain in patients who have addiction or SUD -Understand the multimodal pain regimen for oncology patients