‘Working out’ opioids
01 Mar, 2022
Exercise Physiologists can contribute to minimising opioid harm
The presentation covers:
- Opioid’s role in pain, mechanisms, and formulations
- Challenges with use and prescription
- Identifying red flags
- Clinical and practical ways AEPs can contribute to minimising opioid harm
This presentation is eligible to contribute 1 point towards your annual professional development points.
ESSA professional development category: Further Education - Industry Courses.
About the presenter
Dr. Pene Wood has practised in pharmacy for over 20 years including Community Pharmacy, academia, and at the Western Victoria Primary Health Network as the Opioid Management Team lead. Her current role is as a GP practice pharmacist specialising in pain and addiction, working in both Aboriginal Health and Community Health. Pene holds an honorary position at La Trobe University as an adjunct lecturer in pharmacy. 2021 saw Pene complete her doctorate with her thesis “Opioids: What Role Can The Pharmacist Play?”.
Registration includes:
- Access to a recording of the webinar
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading
Registration types:
- Individual on-demand presentation: $38 (special - buy 5 and receive 7)
- Multi-user: $99
- Individual annual subscriber – 12 months access to entire Education in Exercise library: $144 (Group pricing is also available)
- Individual and group subscriptions – 12 months access to both the Education in Exercise and Education in Nutrition libraries learn more here.