Effective Management of Low Back Pain and Fibromyalgia for Pharmacists

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CCCEP

30 min

Pain Management

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Course Description

This is a 30-minute accredited eCME program for Canadian HCPs. The goal is to provide primary care clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists) with a highly practical review of two common pain conditions seen in primary care: low back pain and fibromyalgia. Each of these conditions will be reviewed in a format that provides a variety of practical tips in managing patients with these conditions.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-04-09
Professions: Pharmacy

Faculty

  • Kelly Shinkaruk, MSc, MD, FRCPC
  • Pravinsagar Mehta, MD, CCFP, FCFP
  • Kevin Rod, MD, CCFP, FCFP
  • Javed Alloo, MD, CCFP, MPLc
  • Vaughn Chauvin, BSc.Phm, R.Ph, CDE
  • Kristen Watt, RPh

Accreditation

This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.0 CEU(s). CCCEP File Number:

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  • Differentiate between acute and chronic low back pain
  • Implement current guideline-recommended non-pharmacological and pharmacological management strategies for low back pain
  • Recognize the clinical presentation and comorbidities associated with fibromyalgia
  • Describe the efficacy of various management options for fibromyalgia management
  • Develop effective patient education strategies for low back pain and fibromyalgia

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