Overview of Our Pain Management Courses
Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical attention, yet managing it effectively remains one of healthcare’s most complex challenges. From post-surgical pain and musculoskeletal injuries to chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and cancer-related pain, clinicians must balance compassionate care with safe prescribing, functional outcomes, and evolving treatment guidelines. FreeCME offers a broad collection of free online pain management CME courses that empower healthcare providers with practical, evidence-based knowledge—accessible anytime and at no cost.
Featured Courses
Cross-Cultural Headache Care: Overcoming Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Accessing Migraine Care in Underserved Areas
Key Updates in Fundamentals of the Use of Opioids for Pain Management and Prevention, Identification, and Mitigation of Non-medical Use of Prescription Opioids: A REMS-Compliant Continuing Education Program - Day in the Life
Improving Migraine Screening and Treatment in Black Female Patients: Addressing Gender and Racial Disparities in Migraine Care
Key Updates in Fundamentals of the Use of Opioids for Pain Management and Prevention, Identification, and Mitigation of Non-medical Use of Prescription Opioids: A REMS-Compliant Continuing Education Program (Holovision)
Each course is developed in collaboration with accredited continuing medical education providers, ensuring up-to-date content aligned with current clinical standards, pain management protocols, and safety regulations. Whether you’re adjusting pharmacologic treatment for chronic pain, incorporating non-opioid interventions, or addressing opioid misuse and dependency, these courses are designed to support informed, patient-centered decision-making across a wide range of specialties and care settings.
Courses are delivered in a convenient, self-paced online format, allowing you to complete activities when your schedule allows. After a brief post-test, you can instantly download your CME or CE certificate—ideal for fulfilling state licensing requirements, DEA education mandates, or board recertification, especially in states that require pain management or opioid prescribing credits.
The FreeCME pain management curriculum covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:
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Chronic pain assessment, functional impact, and multidisciplinary management strategies
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Safe opioid prescribing, risk mitigation, and updated CDC and state guidelines
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Non-opioid treatment options, including NSAIDs, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and topical therapies
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Behavioral and integrative approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and physical therapy
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Pain management in special populations, including older adults, cancer patients, and individuals with substance use disorders
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Procedural interventions, such as nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and injections for back and joint pain
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Recognizing and addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) in the context of chronic pain treatment
These CME activities are especially valuable for providers in primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, orthopedics, rheumatology, anesthesiology, addiction medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Many of the courses incorporate updated guidelines from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) to ensure clinical accuracy and regulatory alignment.