Course description
Physiology and Pharmacology of Pain
This module aims to increase both the depth and breadth of the student's understanding and knowledge of physiology, pharmacology, and modulation of pain.
MODULE AIMS
- To develop knowledge of the peripheral and central pathways of pain
- To demonstrate an understanding of the physiological processes involved in peripheral and central sensitisation
- To understand the endogenous pathways of pain modulation
- To understand the pharmacology of main neurotransmitters and pharmaceuticals involved in pain modulation and their physiological actions
- To demonstrate an understanding of the physiological differences between the various types of clinical pain syndromes
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Upcoming start dates
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course is aimed primarily at those with a practical and/or theoretical interest in physiology and pharmacology relating to pain science and the management of pain.
Candidates should normally have a first or second-class honours degree in a relevant professional or academic area.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES
The student should be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the physiological processes involved in acute and chronic pain
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the neural pathways of nociception as well as the processes of central and peripheral sensitisation
- Understanding the impact of the physiological changes induced by injury and pain to the patient’s symptoms and their presentation
- Understand the basic principles of endogenous pain modulation and the physiology of these systems
- Understand the role of major neurotransmitters in nociception and pain
Training Course Content
MODULE CONTENT
- Anatomy and physiology of acute and chronic pain.
- Review of neurophysiological processes involved in the processing of pain and its modulation by the central nervous system.
- Biology of major neurotransmitters and receptors involved in nociception.
- Development of chronic pain.
- Physiology of various pain modulation systems.
- Explorations of clinical pain syndromes and their particular characteristics.
- Understanding of the processes involved in nociception and chronic pain.
Course delivery details
TEACHING FORMAT
Block sessions: Lecturers, seminars, discussion sessions, and tutorials
ASSESSMENT TYPE
4,000-word essay
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