RACEPC Palliative Care in Residential Aged Care
Foundation Level
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Education DETAILS:
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Cost: See Dates and Enrol
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Level: Foundation
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Delivery Mode: Webinar
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Duration: See Dates and Enrol
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Certificate: Yes
EDUCATION overview
Residents with a life-limiting-illness, team, families, and facilities all benefit from delivering a palliative approach, through the prevention of suffering by the means of early identification, impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care.
Palliative care focuses on a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring all staff are prepared to care. This short session aims to increase staff confidence and ability to identify and deliver a palliative approach. It outlines palliative care needs, tools, and strategies to care for your resident.
learning outcomes
- Understand the palliative care approach and its role in preventing suffering in residents with life-limiting illnesses.
- Recognise the importance of a multidisciplinary team in delivering palliative care.
- Build confidence in identifying and delivering a palliative approach to care.
- Apply palliative care tools and strategies to manage symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Develop effective communication skills for providing compassionate palliative care.
Education intended for
Allied Health, Ambulance, Facility Manager, Medical Practitioner, Nurse, Other.
