Principles of Palliative Care: Module 2

Foundation Level

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education details
  • Cost: See Dates and Enrol
  • Level: Foundation
  • Delivery Mode: In-person
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Certificate: Yes
Education overview
Module 2 builds upon the foundational concepts of Palliative Care and focuses on strategies to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients living with a terminal illness.

Participants will learn the great significance of incorporating Advance Care Planning in guiding critical conversations that empower patients to align their care with their values, preferences and goals. Participants will explore how to provide person-centred care focusing on the crucial elements of symptom assessment and management to alleviate physical and emotional distress.

This module aims to address the ethical, emotional and practical dimensions of palliative care, equipping participants with the tools to empower patients to make informed, autonomous decisions throughout their illness trajectory - both before and after death.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of advance care planning processes and their significance in patient-centred care.
  2. Assess patient needs effectively and implement appropriate symptom management strategies, with a focus on alleviating both physical and emotional distress for patients living with terminal illness.
  3. Develop skills to provide person-centred care by considering the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each patient throughout their illness trajectory.
  4. Analyse the ethical, emotional, and practical dimensions of palliative care, equipping participants to address the complex needs of patients and families in end-of-life care situations.
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EDUCATION INTENDED FOR
Allied Health, Ambulance, Facility Manager, Medical Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse.