Caring with dignity: palliative care for care workers
WA DoH Framework Domain Level: Foundation
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Education DETAILS
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Fee: Free
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Framework Level: Foundation
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Delivery Mode: Online
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Duration: 3 hours
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Certificate: Yes
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CPD: 3 hours
EDUCATION overview
This education is designed for Personal Care Workers (PCWs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) in the aged care industry wishing to improve your understanding of palliative care and your role within your scope of practice.
PCWs/AINs play a vital role in providing compassionate, person-centred care to those with life-limiting illnesses. Your daily interactions and support significantly impact residents' comfort, dignity, and overall quality of life.
This education will reinforce your essential contributions within the palliative care team, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to recognise symptoms, provide comfort measures, and support both residents and their families through the end-of-life journey. It will also explore teamwork, symptom management, and assessment tools, ensuring PCWs/AINs feel confident in your responsibilities while working within your role.
PCWs/AINs play a vital role in providing compassionate, person-centred care to those with life-limiting illnesses. Your daily interactions and support significantly impact residents' comfort, dignity, and overall quality of life.
This education will reinforce your essential contributions within the palliative care team, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to recognise symptoms, provide comfort measures, and support both residents and their families through the end-of-life journey. It will also explore teamwork, symptom management, and assessment tools, ensuring PCWs/AINs feel confident in your responsibilities while working within your role.
learning outcomes
- Define the palliative care approach, focusing on life-limiting illnesses, and the importance of holistic, person-centred care.
- Recognise the role of teamwork in symptom management and improving quality of life.
- Identify key interventions and assessment tools used to manage symptoms and ensure comfort during the terminal phase.
Target Audience
Personal care workers, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, Health Students.
