Level 2 Palliative Care

Course Outline

The aim of this course is to introduce students with the knowledge and skills to support patients who require palliative care.

Palliative care is the active holistic care of patients with advanced progressive illness. Management of pain and other symptoms and provision of psychological, social and spiritual support is paramount. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families. This 3 hour course provides students with the appreciation of the different needs and considerations.

Course Content

• What is Palliative Care?
  
• Meeting clients Religious, Personal and Family needs
  
• Support and Advice networks
  
• Student views and experiences
  
• Dealing with Death

Assessment

Students will be assessed with a 30 question multiple choice paper.

Certificate

Level 2 Palliative Care

Course Dates 2012

• July 24th
• December 17th

Pricing

• Open Course: £50 +vat per person
• Group Course: £375 +vat (up to 12 in-house)

Related Courses

Level 2 Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Level 3 Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Level 2 Palliative Care, Level 2 Incontinence Management, Level 2 Seizures Management, Level 2 Diabetes Management, Level 2 Stroke, Level 2 Care Planning, Level 2 Bereavement & Loss, Level 2 Menu Planning, Level 2 Infection Control, Level 2 Mental Health, Level 2 Drug & Alcohol, Level 2 Administration of Medications, Level 2 Autism.