An Introduction to Palliative Care including Symptom Management for Care Workers - Key Topics

Learn the key points you need to know about Palliative Care for Care Workers.

  • What is Palliative Care?

  • The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP)

  • Palliative Conditions

  • What is the difference between terminal and palliative care?

  • Understanding an individual’s place and responsibilities within the family network

  • Who Provides Palliative Care?

  • Communication in Palliative Care

  • Symptom Management

  • Mental Capacity Act & Advance Statements / Decisions

  • Last Offices and religious and cultural issues surrounding death

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to explain what is a palliative condition

  • To be able to distinguish the difference between palliative conditions and terminal conditions

  • To be familiar with the needs of service users

  • To understand the individual service user’s place and responsibilities within the family network

  • To explain the complex issues around communication and those suffering a palliative condition

  • To understand and verbalise some of the main symptoms associated with palliative service users

  • To enhance the carer’s awareness of the main types of treatments associated with palliative service users

  • Recognition of emergencies in cancer palliative care

  • To be aware of the cultural and religious issues surrounding death

Why Choose This Course?

ACI Training & Consultancy is a leading provider of healthcare training in the UK, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality online courses that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and organisations. Our Introduction to Palliative Care including Symptom Management for Care Workers online course, is developed by experienced clinicians and educators, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date and relevant information.

  • Course Format: Interactive

  • Accessible: Learn anytime, anywhere, on any device (computer, tablet, phone, iPad, iPhone)

  • Concise: Designed for busy healthcare professionals, with bite-sized modules and clear explanations

  • Engaging: Incorporates interactive elements

  • Accredited: Earn a certificate of completion to demonstrate your understanding in An Introduction to Palliative Care including Symptom Management for Care Workers

  • Affordable: Offers excellent value for money. Course Bundles and Volume Discounts are also available, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Instructions

    2. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    3. Course - Part 1

    4. Course - Part 2

    5. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course is designed for healthcare professionals who may work in a care home, domiciliary care or other healthcare setting to gain an understanding in to palliative care including symptom management

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