SUBSCRIBER INSTRUCTIONS

Participants will need a computer with internet connection sufficient for streaming media. The activity is a self-paced paper. The online module order is as follows:

1. Learning Activity

2. Post-test

3. Learner Self Evaluation (included in Post-test, linked above)

All components of the activity are taken online. The assessment and post-test will remain locked until the learning module is completed. To receive credit, participants must (1) read the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure statements, (2) complete the educational activity online, and (3) complete the post-test and activity evaluation. It is estimated that this activity will take approximately 1 hour to complete. To receive 1 credit, the learner must receive a minimum score of 80% on the post-test. Two attempts are permitted to reach 80% score.

The Certificate of Completion will be sent directly to the participant once all requirements have been met and verified by the Continuing Education Coordinator and available for download.

Target Audience: Anesthesiologists & CRNAs

Disclosures: Individuals involved in the planning, reviewing or execution of this activity have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the prevalence of shoulder pain in the population and across different age groups.
2. Explain how nursing theory can be applied to develop better patient educational tools.
3. Identify non-surgical interventional tools that can be utilized in patient evaluation and treatment plans.
4. Analyze the mechanisms of action of nerve blocks, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and nerve ablations.
5. Describe a plan for CRNAs to integrate these therapies into their practice to improve patient quality of life.