Topic – Palliative care
Content
The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for any health care worker – registered and non-registered staff – who are caring for people with a palliative care need.
Core modules
- Essence of Palliative Care – This is a foundation module and is a pre-requisite to enrolling in further modules in the programme. It covers palliative care concepts and the culture of care
- The palliative care approach – 1 module covering communication, ethics, and spirituality
- Managing pain and long-term illness – 2 modules covering pain, other symptoms, and pharmacology. Chronic illness and dementia
- Care and support at the end of life – 1 module covering last days of life, grief, loss, and caring for ourselves.
Depth
Beginner
Target Audience
All
Time to Complete
Ranges between 30 and 55 minutes.
Authors
Hospice New Zealand
Comments
These courses can be completed independently, with a certificate of completion available for each. Participants located in New Zealand can also undertake workshops following completion of online learning.
Registration Required
Yes
Payment Required
No
Student Support
No
Certificate
Yes
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Web Address
https://knowledgehub.hospice.org.nz
Page created 01 May 2023