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Palliative Care Course
CPD Online College

Online CPD Course

Summary

Price
£28.80 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
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Overview

In our Palliative Care course course, you will gain a detailed insight into the core principles, practices and challenges of palliative care. We will delve into various aspects of palliative care, including symptom management, communication strategies, ethical considerations and future trends.

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Palliative Care

Digital certificate - Included

Once you complete the course and pass the quiz, you can download the digital copy of your certificate immediately.

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

On completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of the principles practices and evolution of Palliative Care. You will learn about pain management and how to address symptoms.

We will cover the different types of support and the different complementary therapies included in palliative care. You will learn about advanced care planning and the importance of cultural sensitivity.

You will learn about the importance of communication and addressing the challenges of grief and bereavement faced by families and the caregivers of the patient.

We will cover the various aspects of palliative care, including symptom management, communication strategies, Advocacy and policy development, ethical considerations and future trends.

We will cover the ethical issues of palliative care, the legal frameworks and regulations that are applicable to palliative care. You will learn about research and innovations shaping the future of palliative care as well as the different palliative care settings available.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

Units covered

  • Unit 1 - Introduction to Palliative care - In the first unit we will cover what palliative care is and how it has evolved. You will learn about the goals and principles of palliative care and what is meant by a patient centered approach. You will also explore the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Unit 2 - Symptom Management and Comfort care - In this unit we will explore what pain management is and how to address symptoms. You will learn about the different emotional and psychological support in palliative care. You will explore the different types of complementary therapies that utilised in palliative care and how to integrate spiritual and existential care.
  • Unit 3 - Communication and Family Support - In the third unit you will learn about the significance of effective communication, advanced care planning and how to build resilience and self care for caregivers.
  • Unit 4 - Ethical Considerations and Future Trends - In the final unit you will explore the ethical issues of palliative care, the legal frameworks and regulations applicable to palliative care. We will cover advocacy and policy development and the different palliative care settings available.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, caregivers and anyone who has an interest in palliative care and is eager to learn more about it. Understanding palliative care and its key principles is essential for providing compassionate and effective care.

Requirements

You are required to complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz at the end of the course. Where you need to achieve at least 80% or above to pass. You can complete the quiz as many times as you need to pass.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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