Introduction to palliative care

Course Aims:

To provide students with an introduction to palliative care, and how they can help alleviate some of their clients symptoms (Please note that company policy can limit what the staff can or cannot do).

Course objectives

By the end of the training session the students will be equipped with the following knowledge:

• Introduction to palliative care
• The different types of palliative care
• How palliative care applies in your workplace

Course syllabus:

The definition of Palliative Care, the people that provide the care. Employees focus. Methods of giving palliative care.

Course duration:

• 4 hours

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment by trainer - group activities.

Certificate

• Introduction to Palliative Care

Certificate duration:

• 3 years