30-Hours Professional Diploma in Palliative Care
Credit hours
3
Palliative care aims to improve quality of life for people living with serious illness. Learners study life-limiting conditions, pain and symptom management, sensitive communication, psychosocial and spiritual support, ethical and legal issues at the end of life, teamwork across disciplines, and supporting families and carers. Suitable for care workers, nurses and volunteers.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Palliative Care and Its Principles
- 02Understanding Life-Limiting Illnesses and Disease Progression
- 03Pain and Symptom Management in Palliative Care
- 04Communication Skills in Palliative Care
- 05Psychosocial and Spiritual Support
- 06Ethical and Legal Considerations in End-of-Life Care
- 07Multidisciplinary Teamwork and Collaborative Care
- 08Caregiver Support and Family Involvement
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