Palliative Care Course
This course is ideal for those who wish to develop a greater understanding of palliative care (sometimes also referred to as ‘end-of-life care’ or ‘care of the dying’). Palliative care is the care given to a person with an advanced, life-limiting illness, for which there is no cure.
The course seeks to provide the candidate with a greater understanding of what palliative care involves & how the candidate can best support their patient’s needs from a physical, emotional, & spiritual perspective. It also
Includes:: information on the support for relatives & friends, both during the person’s illness & after their death in the form of bereavement care.
The award aims to:
Establish the definition of palliative care
Explore the common questions & themes
Inform the learner of the range of possible approaches to Palliative Care
Assist in supporting familial, spiritual, social & emotional needs
Awareness of principles of pain management
Preparation for confronting issues associated with death & bereavement