Pain Management
The online Diploma in Pain Management has a unique focus on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management and service provision.
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On completion of the Pain Management Diploma, you will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the care of patients in Pain Management; critically evaluate current research in inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary Pain Management
DESIGNED FOR
The online Postgraduate Diploma in Pain Management is being introduced with the express purpose of promoting and enhancing professional skills and knowledge among its students
In Partnership With
- Learna | Diploma MSc
Career Paths
- Health Care Professional
Skills Taught
- Research
- Evaluation
- Problem solving
- Leadership
Module Overview
Mechanisms of Pain
The aim of this module is to develop an advanced understanding and knowledge of the underpinning causes and associated experiences of pain.
Types of Pain
This module will enhance the knowledge and understanding of different types of pain with an emphasis on clinical importance.
Principles of Pain Assessment and Management
During this module you will develop a critical knowledge of the clinical principles and practice of pain assessment and management.
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pain Management
The aim of the module is to develop an understanding of different treatment approaches to pain within the context of overall approach to pain management.
Pain in Specialist Populations
Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of pain across the life-span and experience.
Interdisciplinary Service Provision
This module will draw on the knowledge and understanding of previous modules to critically evaluate the development of inter-disciplinary pain services.
Course Highlights
How you’ll learn
The Pain Management course is delivered online and each module has the same format. Using an online platform and one tutor per 10-15 students, the self-directed distance learning is guided by tutor stimulated discussion based on clinically rich case scenarios. Group projects are undertaken alongside independent projects. Reflective practice is recorded in a reflective portfolio to help students consider how the learning can be translated into everyday work and practice.
The Pain Management course puts assessment at the heart of learning by using clinical scenarios to facilitate problem-solving, critical analysis and evidence-based care.
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Facilities
As part of your online studies you will have access to the Learning Resources Centre materials. FINDit is the University’s portal which allows you to search for over 13,000 full-text journal articles, news articles, conference proceedings and approximately 160 databases. Interactive study skills modules are available to study via Blackboard to enable you to utilise the library services fully.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Typical qualification requirements:
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
- First degree or equivalent (including international qualifications).
- Relevant professional healthcare (e.g. doctor, nurse) qualifications.
Those without recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account.
International applications welcomed:
We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages.
English language requirements
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.
Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.
If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.
If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.
Contextual offers
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.
USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.
We're here to help
Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch, and we'd love to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.
Fees and Funding
Additional Costs
As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.
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How to apply
If you're ready to apply for this course, the next step is to complete your application through our delivery partner, Learna Ltd. While this course is validated by the University of South Wales, all applications are processed directly by Learna. Please visit the Learna website, where you’ll find detailed instructions on how to apply, including the required documentation and key deadlines. By applying through Learna, you'll be taking the first step toward joining a flexible and high-quality learning experience designed to fit around your commitments.
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At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.
If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.