Post Graduate Course in Pain Medicine

General Objectives of the Course

The student should:- To deepen the knowledge about neurobiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of pain;
- To know the pharmacology and pain therapy;
- To know the indications and contraindications of analgesic drugs, and be able to identify the side effects of drugs;
- To recognize the importance and specificities of pain medicine intervention in different stages of life, from childhood to old age;
- To know the different pain measurement instruments and how to use it;
- To demonstrate the capacity for ethical and critical reflection, in the analysis of complex issues inherent to research and treatment of pain;
- To develop a proposal to create a “Pain Unit” or a research project in Pain Medicine.

Admission Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree, integrated master's degree or legal equivalent in medicine.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The final evaluation is expressed through a rating on the numerical scale of 0 to 20, as well as its equivalent on the European scale of comparability of ratings and results from the weighted average of the ratings obtained in each course, that are part of the study plan. The weighting coefficient refers to the number of ECTS for each course unit.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

- To make / propose specific assistance intervention plans for patients with pain, using interdisciplinary therapeutic regimes;
- To elaborate a pain research project;
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills;
- Assertive communication skills.

Course Coordinator(s)

Marilia Assunção Rodrigues Ferreira Dourado
mdourado@fmed.uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning is carried out according to the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Pós-Graduação em Medicina da Dor

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

DGES Code: 3597

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 2 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 60.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Postgraduate Course /Course not awarding degree