PEPA Palliative Approach to Care for Patient Care Assistants (PCA's) /Paid Carers

Foundation Level

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Education DETAILS:
  • Cost: See Dates and Enrol
  • Level: Foundation
  • Delivery Mode: In-person
  • Duration: See Dates and Enrol
  • Certificate: Yes
EDUCATION overview
To develop knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care for Patient Care Assistants/ Assistants in Nursing working in various health care settings. enabling them to effectively implement the palliative approach to care.
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learning outcomes
  1. Understanding what the palliative approach is.
  2. Understanding your role within the multi-disciplinary team.
  3. Delivering holistic person, carer and family centred care.
  4. Developing communication skills in end-of-life and palliative care.
  5. Understanding Advance Care Planning within WA and how to start the conversation with your client.
  6. Identify, assess and manage common palliative symptoms.
  7. Identify appropriate palliative care tools.
  8. Identify the terminal stage and care after death.
  9. Understanding of local palliative care services and referral process.
  10. Caring for yourself the health professional.
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Education intended for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Nurse, Nurse Assistant, Other.