Fundamentals of Palliative Care
$60.00
This course covers 10 modules to enhance the ‘End of Life’ care skills of all participants.
2019 Dates:
Over two consecutive days from 8.30am till 4.30pm
- 16 and 23 September 2019
Benefits:
- Will enhance the ‘End of Life’ Care Skills of all participants
- Network with peer support group
- Shared learning
- Reflective learning opportunity, with certificates presented for continuing education
Topics include:
- The essence of palliative care
- Ethical issues in palliative care
- Pain and symptom management in palliative care
- Palliative care for people with chronic illness
- Palliative care for people with dementia
- Communication skills
- Last days of life
- Loss and grief
- Introductions to Spiritual Care
- Caring for ourselves
Cost: $60 (*this programme is subsidised by Waitemata District Health Board)
Venue: Living & Learning Centre 206 Swanson Road, Henderson
Presented by: Members of the Hospice West Auckland Team
For Who? An inter-professional holistic learning programme for anyone who is interested to learn about end of life care
Number of Students: 8 Minimum
Pre-Requisites: Some pre-reading applies
Certification:
- Certificates awarded for each module
- A lapel badge is awarded for full completion of the programme
Endorsed by Hospice New Zealand