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Module - Palliative Care

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As the population ages and healthcare needs become increasingly complex, the demand for palliative and end-of-life care rises. This module equips healthcare professionals across various settings with the essential skills and knowledge needed to meet this growing demand with empathy and professionalism.
Whether working in a traditional palliative care setting, an acute care environment, mental health services, paramedic practice, a nursing home, or primary care, learning on this course will enhance your ability to address the unique challenges and complexities associated with this critical area of healthcare. Choose from level 6 or level 7 academic study to meet your learning needs.



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Course Overview

This comprehensive module is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of end-of-life care. Through a focused exploration of key concepts, assessment tools, symptom management techniques, psychosocial and spiritual considerations, and ethical implications, students will develop the essential skills needed to provide compassionate and effective care for patients at the end of their lives. This course will empower students to navigate the complexities of this critical area of healthcare with confidence and empathy.

On this course you will...

Course Structure

What you will learn

The topics covered in this module include:
• Palliative and end-of-life care fundamentals: Explore the core concepts and principles of palliative and end-of-life care, with a focus on the vital roles played by health and social care professionals.
• Holistic assessment and frameworks: Analyse comprehensive local and national assessment tools and frameworks designed to guide effective practice in palliative and end-of-life care.
• Pain and symptom management: Deepen your understanding of pain and symptom management approaches in order to assess, attempt to treat and to recognise where onward referral to other specialities is required.
• Psychosocial and spiritual dimensions: Explore the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care management, recognising the importance of making reasonable adjustments to meet individual care needs.
• Therapeutic communication and ethics: Enhance your therapeutic communication skills and explore the philosophical, legal, and ethical considerations that arise in palliative and end-of-life care.

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