The Spiritual Dimensions of Palliative Care

Foundation Level

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education details
  • Cost: See Dates and Enrol
  • Level: Foundation
  • Delivery Mode: In-person
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Certificate: Yes
EDUCATION overview
Spirituality is a vital aspect of holistic palliative care, deeply intertwined with the emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing of patients living with a terminal illness.

This education focuses on the profound significance of addressing the spiritual needs of patients within the palliative care setting to promote patient dignity, peace and comfort. Through group activities, discussions and educational resources, participants will explore spirituality, exploring various dimensions such as personal beliefs, practices and values and how they can influence an individual's personal growth and life-purpose.

Participants will delve into strategies for fostering compassionate, person-centred and meaningful conversations helping to identify spiritual concerns and respond effectively and empathetically.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Understand the role of spirituality in holistic palliative care and its impact on the emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing of patients.
  2. Recognise the importance of addressing spiritual needs to promote dignity, peace, and comfort in the palliative care setting.
  3. Explore various dimensions of spirituality, including personal beliefs, practices, and values, and their influence on patients’ personal growth and life-purpose.
  4. Develop strategies for conducting compassionate, person-centred conversations to identify and address spiritual concerns effectively and empathetically.
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EDUCATION INTENDED FOR
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Ambulance, Facility Manager, Medical Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Nurse Assistant, Other.