PEPA WA Palliative Approach to Residential Aged Care
WA DoH Framework Domain Level: Foundation Level
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Education DETAILS:
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Fee: See Register
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Framework Level: Foundation
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Delivery Mode: In-person
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Duration: See Register
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Certificate: Yes
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CPD: 4 hours
EDUCATION overview
To develop knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care for individual health care professional working in residential aged care. This includes understanding key principles such as holistic, person-centred care, symptom management, communication, and advanced care planning. By enhancing the competencies of participant, the goal is to ensure that residents 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. This approach will also foster greater confidence in navigating the emotional and ethical aspects of palliative care within the residential aged care setting.
learning outcomes
- Understanding what the palliative approach is in residential aged care.
- Delivering holistic person, carer and family centred care.
- Developing communication skills in end-of-life and palliative care.
- Understanding Advance Care Planning within WA and how to start the conversation with your client. Identify, assess and manage common palliative symptoms.
- Identify appropriate palliative care tools.
- Identify the terminal stage and care after death.
- Understanding of local palliative care services and referral process.
- Caring for yourself the health professional.
Target Audience
Allied Health Professionals, Clinical Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Facility Managers, General Practitioners, Health Students, Junior Medical Officers, Medical Practitioners, Medical Registrars, Medical Students, Non-Clinical Administrative Staff, Nurse Assistants, Nurse Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Paid Carers, Pastoral Care, Registered Nurses, Social Workers.
