Courses
Advancing Pain Medicine in Ukraine
What Is This Course?
This is an educational program covering both fundamental and practical aspects of pain assessment and treatment, including care for wounded patients. The course includes 6 general video episodes on pain and 6 specialized modules.
Why Does It Matter?
Pain control is not just a matter of comfort, it's a critical component of treatment that directly impacts patient recovery. Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge to help them effectively diagnose, assess, and treat acute and
chronic pain, especially in cases of
combat-related injuries.
Who Is This Course For?
This training is valuable for doctors of all specialties, from anesthesiologists and surgeons to family physicians and general practitioners. You’ll receive modern protocols and practical tools you can apply in
your work immediately.
Course Modules Overview
Module 1: Understanding
Pain
Anatomy, physiology, and key mechanisms of acute and chronic pain.
Module 4:
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Hydrodissection, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation for complex pain cases.
Module 2:
Diagnosing
Pain
Modern classification systems, diagnostic scales, and pain types: nociceptive, neuropathic, nociplastic, and phantom.
Module 5:
Non-Drug Approaches
Evidence-based techniques like cognitive therapy, mirror therapy, VR, and electrical stimulation.
Module 3: Pharmacological Treatment
From opioids and NSAIDs to adjuvants and botulinum toxin — plus strategies to avoid pain rebound and overmedication.
Module 6:
Rehabilitation & Psychotherapy
Rehab planning, psychological pain factors, stress and trauma, and multidisciplinary pain team strategies.