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.

Once all requirements have been met and verified by the Continuing Education Coordinator, the certificate of completion will be sent directly to the participant.

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.

Program Description:
The purpose of this activity is to educate CRNAs on the use of regional anesthesia for treatment of phantom limb pain.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify what regional techniques may be most effective in preventing phantom limb pain.
2. Describe the clinical significance of acute pain management in the development of phantom limb pain.
3. Recognize the incidence of chronic post-amputation pain.
4. Describe how and why phantom limb pain and chronic stump pain develop after amputation.
5. Identify what anesthetic techniques are most effective at reducing the incidence of post-amputation pain.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1043515; Expiration Date 7/10/2026.

If you have questions, please email ce@mtsa.edu.