Beyond the Prescription: Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pediatric Pain - 8/21/2026

This is a professional learning activity provided for ongoing education of participants from various healthcare disciplines.

For more information, please contact Joyce Thomas//[email protected]//269-337-6450

Objective(s): 1 Describe biopsychosocial models of pain perception and explain how psychological, behavioral, developmental, and contextual factors influence children’s experiences of pain. 2 Identify evidence-based non-pharmacological approaches to pediatric pain management, including cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, physical, and integrative strategies. 3 Apply developmentally appropriate assessments and non-pharmacological pain management strategies to support children and families across common pediatric clinical settings, e.g., vaccines, blood draws, IV placement, etc.
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Specialties: Family Practice, General Practice, Hospitalist, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Psychology, Social Work, Infectious Diseases, Registered Dietician , Medical Assistants

Faculty Disclosures:
Rachel Daniels, PhD (Nothing to disclose - 07/14/2026)
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Friday, August 21, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

1. Describe biopsychosocial models of pain perception and explain how psychological, behavioral, developmental, and contextual factors influence children’s experiences of pain.
2. Identify evidence-based non-pharmacological approaches to pediatric pain management, including cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, physical, and integrative strategies.
3. Apply developmentally appropriate assessments and non-pharmacological pain management strategies to support children and families across common pediatric clinical settings, e.g., vaccines, blood draws, IV placement, etc.

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.00 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits.

Psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 1.00 APA CE Credits.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ACE CE Credits (1.00 hours), APA CE Credits (1.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours), IPCE Credit (1.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (1.00 hours)

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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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