Fellowship objectives and outcomes are achieved through a stepwise progression. The knowledge and skills described in the Fellow Learning Outcomes (FLO) are specific to each unit/module and clinical practicum. Fellows are expected to demonstrate competence in all aspects of regional anesthesia and pain management.
Fellow Learning Outcome 1:
Develop a plan of care for the management of patients experiencing acute pain across the lifespan.
Fellow Learning Outcome 2:
Incorporate a holistic plan of care for the management of pain accounting for the different physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural aspects.
Fellow Learning Outcome 3:
Incorporate non-allopathic techniques as part of an acute pain management plan.
Fellow Learning Outcome 4:
Incorporate complex interventional techniques as part of an acute pain management plan.
Fellow Learning Outcome 5:
Integrate current best evidence-based practices in the management of acute pain.
Fellow Learning Outcome 6:
Determine the appropriate pharmacotherapeutic technique and dosing based on current evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes.
Fellow Learning Outcome 7:
Demonstrate safe and competent use of ultrasound in the management of acute pain.
Fellow Learning Outcome 8:
Apply clinical teaching strategies to assess and train anesthesia providers in acute pain management techniques.
Fellow Learning Outcome 9:
Identify business management strategies to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders regarding the value of an acute surgical pain management service.
Fellow Learning Outcome 10:
Demonstrate ethical, professional, and legal principles in the management of acute surgical pain.