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

WA DoH Framework Domain Level: Foundation 

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Education DETAILS:
  • Fee: See Register
  • Framework Level: Foundation
  • Delivery Mode: In-person
  • Duration: See Register
  • Certificate: Yes
  • CPD: 4 hours
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. This includes understanding key principles such as holistic, person-centred care, symptom assessment, communication, and advanced care planning. By enhancing the competencies of participant, the goal is to ensure that clients with life-limiting illnesses receive compassionate, respectful, and appropriate care, focused on improving quality of life and providing comfort during the end-of-life process.
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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.