30-Hours Professional Diploma in Palliative Care Essentials
Credit hours
3
Learners cover the core principles of palliative care, including pain and symptom control, emotional and psychosocial support, and communicating well at the end of life. The course also explores ethics and law, holistic support for patients and families, and end-of-life planning and advance directives. A concise introduction for carers, support workers and healthcare staff.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Palliative Care and Its Principles
- 02Pain Management and Symptom Control
- 03Psychosocial and Emotional Support in Palliative Care
- 04Communication Skills in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- 05Ethical and Legal Considerations in Palliative Care
- 06Holistic Approaches to Patient and Family Support
- 07End-of-Life Care Planning and Advanced Directives
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